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The hallmark of infantile pyloric stenosis is progressively worsening [[Nausea and vomiting|vomiting]] within the first few weeks to months of life.The [[Nausea and vomiting|vomiting]] is often described as non-[[bile]] stained and "projectile [[Nausea and vomiting|vomiting]]", because it is more forceful than the usual spittiness ([[gastroesophageal reflux]]) seen at this age. | The hallmark of infantile pyloric stenosis is progressively worsening [[Nausea and vomiting|vomiting]] within the first few weeks to months of life.The [[Nausea and vomiting|vomiting]] is often described as non-[[bile]] stained and "projectile [[Nausea and vomiting|vomiting]]", because it is more forceful than the usual spittiness ([[gastroesophageal reflux]]) seen at this age. | ||
Other most common symptoms of pyloric stenosis include [[belching]], persistent hunger, [[dehydration]] (gets worse with the severity of the [[vomiting]] and [[diarrhea]]), failure to gain weight or [[weight loss]], [[jaundice]], [[lethargy]] and [[decreased urine output]]. | Other most common symptoms of pyloric stenosis include [[belching]], persistent hunger,symptoms of [[dehydration]] (gets worse with the severity of the [[vomiting]] and [[diarrhea]]), failure to gain weight or [[weight loss]], [[jaundice]], [[lethargy]] and [[decreased urine output]]. | ||
==History and Symptoms of infantile pyloric stenosis== | ==History and Symptoms of infantile pyloric stenosis== | ||
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XEditor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
The hallmark of infantile pyloric stenosis is progressively worsening vomiting within the first few weeks to months of life.The vomiting is often described as non-bile stained and "projectile vomiting", because it is more forceful than the usual spittiness (gastroesophageal reflux) seen at this age.
Other most common symptoms of pyloric stenosis include belching, persistent hunger,symptoms of dehydration (gets worse with the severity of the vomiting and diarrhea), failure to gain weight or weight loss, jaundice, lethargy and decreased urine output.
History and Symptoms of infantile pyloric stenosis
- The hallmark of infantile pyloric stenosis is progressively worsening vomiting within the first few weeks to months of life.The vomiting is often described as non-bile stained and "projectile vomiting", because it is more forceful than the usual spittiness (gastroesophageal reflux) seen at this age.
Other symptoms of pyloric stenosis include:
- Belching
- Persistent hunger
- Dehydration (gets worse with the severity of the vomiting and diarrhea)
- Failure to gain weight or weight loss
- Jaundice
- Lethargy
- Decreased urine output
history and symptoms of adult type pyloric stenosis
Common symptoms of adult type pyloric stenosis include:
- Epigastric pain
- Vomiting with occasional relief after vomiting[1]