Signs of pyloric stenosis usually show up when a baby is 3 to 5 weeks old. Babies who have it don't look sick, but they throw up a lot. Sometimes they projectile vomit – this means it can go several ...

Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that occurs when the passage between the stomach and the small intestine narrows. It typically occurs in infants and can cause an obstruction, leading to ...

The stomach contains something called the pylorus, which connects the stomach to the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. Together, the pylorus and duodenum play an ...

The pylorus is a muscular valve located between the stomach and the small intestine. It’s the exit point of the stomach and the gateway to the duodenum of the small intestine. It helps the stomach ...

Based on the cause, pyloric stenosis can be classified as primary or secondary type. The exact cause of pyloric stenosis is not known. However both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to ...

A 31-week estimated gestational age male was born weighing 1275 g. The teenage mother started receiving prenatal care two weeks before delivery at which time an ultrasound examination revealed ...