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Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain
Repeated abdominal pain with no known cause
Pain around the belly button
Throbbing headache
Forehead pain
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What is Cyclical Vomiting with Abdominal Migraines?
Cyclical vomiting syndrome causes repeated episodes of vomiting and nausea. Abdominal migraine is characterized by stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Both can lead to absences from school in children, emotional distress, and a disruption in normal activities.
Typical Symptoms of Cyclical Vomiting with Abdominal Migraines
- Headache
- Sweet and sour-smelling breath or body odor
- Stressed over daily life
- Repeated abdominal pain with no known cause
- Forehead pain
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Pain around the belly button area
- Nausea or vomiting
Diagnostic Questions for Cyclical Vomiting with Abdominal Migraines
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a headache?
- Does your body or breath have a sweet smell?
- Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
- Have you had repeated abdominal pain with no known cause?
- Do you have forehead pain?
Treatment of Cyclical Vomiting with Abdominal Migraines
Acute treatment options include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-nausea medications, and triptans. Preventive medicines such as amitriptyline, cyproheptadine, or propanolol can help control future episodes. Avoid known triggers such as certain foods or stress.
Reviewed By:
Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Feb 3, 2025
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