Effects

• Children who experience chronic vomiting will vomit severely several times per hour. They will have pain in the abdomen, dizziness, and light sensitivity.
  
  

Causes

• Causes of chronic vomiting in children include excitement, stress, colds, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux.
  
  

Identification

• Identifying the cause of chronic vomiting in a child is difficult because there are no tests available to diagnose the condition. A doctor must look at the child's medical history and do a physical exam to determine what events led up to the vomiting.
  
  

Treatments

• Treatments for chronic vomiting include rest, fluids, and medications to control nausea.
  
  

Complications

• Children who suffer from chronic vomiting can become dehydrated when the condition is severe. Their esophagus may become irritated and their teeth may decay from the acid in the vomit.