The general rule is six months after eruption of the first tooth. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean their child's teeth and identify his or her fluoride needs.
Download this dictionary. Retching (also known as dry heaving) is the reverse movement (peristalsis) of the stomach and esophagus without vomiting. It can be caused by bad smell or choking, or by withdrawal from some medications after vomiting stops.
1 Mallory-Weiss tear: Vomiting or retching creates a tear in the lining of the esophagus. 2  The esophagus bleeds into the stomach, often followed by vomiting blood. 3  Esophageal varices: In people with cirrhosis, veins in the esophagus may become engorged and bulge.