Clinical update: vomiting in infants.

ABSTRACT

Vomiting is very common in infants and is mostly caused by non-serious conditions. However, community practitioners may come across infants with serious causes of vomiting, requiring prompt referral. Bilious vomiting should always raise suspicion of a surgical cause and needs urgent assessment by the paediatric/surgical team. The role of community practitioners in the assessment of vomiting infants for 'red flag' symptoms and early interventions are discussed.