differential diagnosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

It is important to think of congenital hiatus hernia in this condition.

Other conditions which should be considered in an infant or in a child with symptoms of silent or visible regurgitation or vomiting are:

  • gastrointestinal causes
    • pyloric stenosis – presents with nonbilious projectile vomiting
    • malrotation
    • cow's milk allergy
  • infection
    • urinary tract infections
    • viral gastroenteritis
  • metabolic disorders
    • renal tubular acidosis
    • urea cycle defects
    • hypocalcemia
  • neurological causes
    • hydrocephalus
    • meningitis
  • other causes
    • drugs/toxins (1)

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