Symptoms Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Vomiting And Regurgitation

Both vomiting and regurgitation are reflexive functions of the body, which means they are both involuntary. They vary in that regurgitation happens when food comes back up before it reaches the stomach. For example, if there is a food impaction, the body makes mucus and foam and the esophagus contracts to push the blockage back up. Vomiting occurs a little later when the brain’s 'vomit center' is stimulated. The stomach contracts, forcing undigested food back up through the esophagus and out the mouth. Vomiting is often accompanied by nausea and a general feeling of sickness. For children with eosinophilic esophagitis, this can lead to malnourishment and failure to thrive. They may also avoid eating altogether.

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