What does it mean when you vomit whatever you eat?
Disease description:
I don't know if I ate something wrong, but I vomit everything I eat. I feel very nauseated and uncomfortable, doctor. What does it mean when you vomit whatever you eat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
This condition, in which a person vomits immediately after eating, is known as "immediate postprandial vomiting" or "early-onset vomiting." Common causes include:
1. Gastric dysfunction: Conditions such as gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can impair gastric function, preventing normal digestion of food and thus causing vomiting.
2. Viral infections: Such as influenza or gastroenteritis-type colds, which can disrupt gastrointestinal function and lead to vomiting.
3. Food poisoning: Consuming spoiled, toxic, or contaminated food can cause acute gastroenteritis, manifesting as vomiting immediately after eating.
4. Psychological factors: Anxiety, tension, fear, and other psychological factors may also cause neurogenic vomiting.
5. Medication side effects: Certain medications, particularly antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs, can provoke gastrointestinal reactions, including vomiting.
6. Other systemic diseases: Such as hyperthyroidism and diabetic ketoacidosis, which may also present with vomiting symptoms.
If this condition occurs, timely medical attention is recommended. Prior to a definitive diagnosis, self-medication should be avoided to prevent masking the illness or worsening symptoms.
