congenital

Pyloric stenosis

Pyloric is a narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the first part of the small . Symptoms include projectile vomiting without the presence of bile. This most often occurs after the baby is fed. The typical age that symptoms become obvious is two to twelve weeks old.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Projectile vomiting after feeding

Causes — why it happens

·Unknown

How it's found

·physical examination,

Treatment

Complications

·, electrolyte problems

Outlook

·Excellent

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