Narrowing of the pyloric lumen caused either by hypertrophy of the surrounding muscles or tissue scarring due to a chronic peptic ulcer.
Symptoms of Pyloric Stenosis
The following features are indicative of Pyloric Stenosis:
vomiting after feeding
persistent hunger
stomach contractions
weight loss
dehydration
constipation
It is possible that Pyloric Stenosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Pyloric Stenosis
The following are the most common causes of Pyloric Stenosis:
mutation in the motilin gene
environmental factors
Risk Factors for Pyloric Stenosis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Pyloric Stenosis:
being male
Caucasians of Northern European ancestry
smoking during pregnancy
family history
premature birth
bottle feeding
early use of antibiotics in babies
Prevention of Pyloric Stenosis
No, it is not possible to prevent Pyloric Stenosis.
mutation in motilin gene
Occurrence of Pyloric Stenosis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Pyloric Stenosis cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Pyloric Stenosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Less than 1 year old
Common Gender
Pyloric Stenosis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Pyloric Stenosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Pyloric Stenosis:
Blood test: To check for dehydration or electrolyte imbalance
Ultrasound: To confirm the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis
X-ray of baby's digestive system: To diagnose the disease
Complications of Pyloric Stenosis if untreated
Yes, Pyloric Stenosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Pyloric Stenosis is left untreated:
failure to grow
stomach irritation
dehydration
jaundice
Procedures for Treatment of Pyloric Stenosis
The following procedures are used to treat Pyloric Stenosis:
Pyloromyotomy: To treat pyloric stenosis
Patient Support for Treatment of Pyloric Stenosis
The following actions may help Pyloric Stenosis patients:
Join online support groups: Provides information about disease
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Pyloric Stenosis.