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Pyloric stenosis
An uncommon condition in infants where the outlet of the stomach is too tight, preventing breastmilk or formula from entering the small intestine, and instead causes the milk to be forcefully vomited.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Stomach disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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