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What Causes Intermittent Vomiting And Weight Loss?
Question: My son, 20, has been vomiting 3 times per week from about 3am to about 6 am. He's lost a lot of weight without trying. This has been going in for about 3 weeks now
Brief Answer:
GIT or CNS problems are most probable causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Vomiting is most commonly caused by problems of gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
GIT infection, obstruction in the upper GIT are common causes of vomiting.
Is there any history of indigestion or GIT problems in the past?
If yes, then probably GIT problem is the most probable cause of these symptoms.
If there is no history of any GI problem then other causes have to be looked for.
Problems of CNS like increased intracranial pressure are the most probable causes.
I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment.
Assessment of the GIT and then others systems is required to know the cause of persistent vomiting.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
GIT or CNS problems are most probable causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Vomiting is most commonly caused by problems of gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
GIT infection, obstruction in the upper GIT are common causes of vomiting.
Is there any history of indigestion or GIT problems in the past?
If yes, then probably GIT problem is the most probable cause of these symptoms.
If there is no history of any GI problem then other causes have to be looked for.
Problems of CNS like increased intracranial pressure are the most probable causes.
I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment.
Assessment of the GIT and then others systems is required to know the cause of persistent vomiting.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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