Question
What’s causing a 2-year-old child to constantly have dry heaves and stomach pain without a diagnosis?
Answer
Possible causes of a baby’s persistent dry heaves include infectious dry heaves, upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, and gastrointestinal infections. It may also be related to neurological disorders, nutritional and metabolic disorders, vestibular dysfunction, or drug side effects. Sometimes, it may also be associated with gastrointestinal issues such as intestinal obstruction, esophageal atresia, gastric torsion, or intussusception. It is necessary to undergo relevant examinations to determine the cause and receive symptomatic treatment.