Pyloric stenosis: Causes and Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: gushing vomiting shortly after a meal, weight loss, dehydration, restlessness and constant hunger in the baby. Causes and risk factors: Permanent cramping and enlargement of the pylorus in the hypertrophic form. Genetic factors are likely, smoking during pregnancy is considered a risk. Acquired pyloric stenosis due to foreign body, gastric tumor or … Pyloric stenosis: Causes and Treatment