Question 1

what is the cause of pyloric stenosis?

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Unknown: We have known how to diagnose and teat pyloric stenosis since 1904, but we still do not know the cause or how to prevent it.

Question 2

what are the tests for pyloric stenosis?

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See below: Often, the history strongly points to this diagnosis. An abdominal us should reveal the abnormal area.

Question 3

can pyloric stenosis be fatal?

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Not likely: In a newborn, a form of this stenosis can be an issue, but in most other settings, it will impair, and alter dietary intake. If the stenosis is related to ingestion of a caustic substance, such as an akalai, then additional damage to the intestine may be an issue.

Question 4

is it possible for pyloric stenosis to 'come back'?

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No: It is possible to have vomiting symptoms if the baby is overfed. It is also possible that if the pyloromyotomy is not done correctly. Ie complete muscle sectioning that residual symptoms could persist. Always use a pediatric surgeon.

Question 5

can you tell me pyloric stenosis long term effects?

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Usually none: A pyloric stenosis if treated appropriately will have no long term effects. The surgery used to treat it is minor and well tolerated.

Question 6

how to deal with pyloric stenosis in an 18 year old?

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Not pyloric stenosis: I wouldn't think of pyloric stenosis in an 18yo, as it is a condition we see early in infancy. It is extremely uncommon after 6 months of age. Many other conditions can cause vomiting or abnormal emptying of the stomach for a teen-- from stress triggered vomiting, to gastric ulcers to outlet obstruction from other tissues around the stomach.  You may want to have the problem more fully evaluated.

Question 7

what would cause a child to develop pyloric stenosis after birth?

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Unknown: we do not know the true cause of pyloric stenosis. we do know how to recognize and diagnose it. once diagnosed, the surgery is simple and effective. usually only 24-48 hours in the hospital. can be hereditary if one of the parents had it as infant.

Question 8

docs with experience dealing with pyloric stenosis, how hard is it?

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Pediatric surgeon: pediatric surgeons deal with pyloric stenosis every day. it is simple to diagnose and treat. needs surgery to open muscle, but hospital stay is short 1-2 days.

Question 9

what problems can result from a late diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in infants?

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Severe dehydration: If a baby has delayed diagnosis of pyloric stenosis the baby may have profound dehydration and metabolic alkalosis.   Thankfully with directed rehydration over hours to days this can be corrected and then the baby can undergo surgery to repair the problem.

Question 10

what is the difference between pyloric stenosis and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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Same entity: Some use the optional discriptor "hypertrophic" as an add on to pyloric stenosis. Ps is by caused by an overgrowth and tightening of the muscles surrounding the pyloric region of the small intestine. As such the "hypertrophic" is a redundant term.  Some do a similar thing by saying yellow jaundicde when jaundice would be sufficient.

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