Episodic vomiting
Paroxysmal, recurrent episodes of vomiting.
Also called: Episodic vomiting, Frequent vomiting.
Conditions associated with episodic vomiting
The following conditions have been associated with episodic vomiting in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 g...
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations is a medical condition that may b...
Familial cerebral cavernous malformation
Familial cerebral cavernous malformation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome
Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary coproporphyria
Hereditary coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Ileal neuroendocrine tumor
Ileal neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
MELAS syndrome
MELAS (Mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke) syndrome is a rare progressive mul...
Mercury poisoning
Mercury poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mitochondrial DNA-associated Leigh syndrome
Mitochondrial DNA-associated Leigh syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to a ZEB2 point mutation
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to a ZEB2 point mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to monosomy 2q22
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to monosomy 2q22 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
NAD(P)HX dehydratase deficiency
NAD(P)HX dehydratase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to 9q21.3 microdeletion
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to 9q21.3 ...
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to a point mutation
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to a point...
Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency
Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Phelan-McDermid syndrome
A rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by neonatal hypotonia, global developmental delay, no...
Porphyria due to ALA dehydratase deficiency
Porphyria due to ALA dehydratase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Progeria-short stature-pigmented nevi syndrome
Progeria-short stature-pigmented nevi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Sotos syndrome
Sotos syndrome is a rare multisystemic genetic disorder characterized by a typical facial appearance, overgrow...
White-Sutton syndrome
White-Sutton syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
X-linked intellectual disability, Cantagrel type
An X-linked syndromic intellectual disability characterized by marked neonatal hypotonia, progressive quadripa...
amyloidosis, hereditary systemic 1
amyloidosis, hereditary systemic 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
coenzyme Q10 deficiency, primary, 1
Any coenzyme Q10 deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the COQ2 gene....
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 76
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 76 is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type)
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type) is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
neurodevelopmental disorder with achalasia, polyneuropathy, and alacrima
neurodevelopmental disorder with achalasia, polyneuropathy, and alacrima is a medical condition that may be as...
neurodevelopmental disorder with ataxia and brain abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with ataxia and brain abnormalities is a medical condition that may be associated ...
neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia, epilepsy, and absent speech
A neurodevelopmental syndrome caused by a variation in the UNC13A gene, characterized by hypotonia, epilepsy, ...
osteootohepatoenteric syndrome
osteootohepatoenteric syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
periodic fever-infantile enterocolitis-autoinflammatory syndrome
periodic fever-infantile enterocolitis-autoinflammatory syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated...
Tests providers may use to investigate episodic vomiting
When investigating episodic vomiting, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside episodic vomiting
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if episodic vomiting is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom episodic vomiting mean?
Episodic vomiting is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Paroxysmal, recurrent episodes of vomiting.
Which conditions are associated with episodic vomiting?
Episodic vomiting has been reported in association with 31 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria, 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency, B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations, Familial cerebral cavernous malformation, Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about episodic vomiting?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.