Pyloric stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a fairly rare condition that affects newborns and infants. The muscles of the pylorus, which are in the lower part of the stomach, get thick and prevent food from reaching the small intestine. Babies may vomit, become dehydrated, and lose weight. They may seem to always be hungry.

Babies with pyloric stenosis need surgical treatment right away to avoid life-threatening dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Pyloric stenosis happens in about 3 out of every 1,000 births. But surgery can fix the problem.

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Review Date: 1/1/2017  

Reviewed By: Steven D. Ehrlich, NMD, Solutions Acupuncture, a private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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