Case Report

Verapamil Therapy for Persistent Antral Spasms in a Child

Authors: LISA FREEMAN MD, LYNNETTE J. MAZUR MD, MPH

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Little is known about the use of calcium channel blockers in children with gastric motility disorders. We report the case of an 11-year-old child who was hospitalized after 3 weeks of persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, and a 12-lb weight loss. When his symptoms failed to improve with traditional treatment, verapamil therapy was begun. Within 24 hours, his symptoms totally resolved.

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