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Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents and is usually caused by a virus.
What is vomiting?
Vomiting (throwing up) happens when very strong stomach contractions force a large part of the stomach contents back up the swallowing tube (esophagus) and out through the mouth or nose.
Vomiting is not the same as regurgitation. Regurgitation is the effortless spitting up of a small amount of food or liquid. Food goes up the esophagus and into the mouth. Regurgitation is very common in babies. It is not harmful.
Vomiting can become serious if your child loses too much fluid and becomesdehydrated.
Key points
Vomiting is often caused by irritation of the stomach and digestive system fr