Signs and Symptoms:
The following signs and symptoms often accompany pyloric stenosis:
- Vomiting, often projectile in the first 3 - 6 weeks of life (may be intermittent or may occur after each feeding)
- Persistent hunger
- Weight loss
- Dehydration
- Lethargy
- Infrequent or absent bowel movements
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
What Causes It?:
The exact cause of pyloric stenosis is unknown. However, factors that may contribute to its development include:
- Heredity
- Muscle and nerve abnormalities in the stomach region
- Swelling caused by allergies, leading to enlargement of stomach muscles around the pylorus
- Increased production of the hormone gastrin, which increases cell growth in the stomach muscles
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Maternal stress in the third trimester
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