Pyloric stenosis

Pyloric Stenosis
What is pyloric stenosis?
Pyloric stenosis is a problem that affects babies between 2 and 5 weeks of age and causes forceful vomiting that can lead to dehydration.

Pyloric stenosis can be a serious condition if left untreated. Pyloric stenosis makes it difficult for food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine.

Pyloric stenosis - Condition in infants caused when a muscle between the stomach and small intestine becomes enlarged, narrowing the stomach outlet; usually results in projectile vomiting ...

Pyloric stenosis
Narrowing of the pylorus (outlet) from the stomach to the small intestine. It occurs when the pyloric muscle thickens and constricts the outlet. The reason for this muscle thickening is unknown.

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