what are symptoms of pyloric stenosis in infants?

Answer 1

Most babies spit up frequently and will occasionally vomit an entire feeding. But infants with pyloric stenosis vomit frequently, often with great force. The term is called projectile vomiting. The symptoms usually develop around six weeks of age, give or take a few weeks. Males are more frequently affected than females, and there may be a positive family history. With persistent vomiting, the baby will lose weight and become dehydrated. He will lose electrolytes, especially chloride, in his vomitus. Urine output falls. Stools are sparse and poorly formed.

Diagnosis may be delayed because vomiting is such a common symptom. Until recent decades we would wait until we could feel an "olive" or small mass along the border of the right rectus muscle. The olive can be difficult to feel, and diagnosis was sometimes delayed. Nowadays, however, the diagnosis can be made earlier with great confidence using ultrasound. Sometime the infant will need intravenous fluids to restore good hydration and electrolyte balance prior to undergoing surgery. Corrective surgery is almost always successful, and the infant can be discharged in a relatively short time on regular feedings.

Answer 2

It's vomiting after every meal. But many babies vomit frequently without it being a sign of this condition. My second child threw up a lot for the first few months. And everything was normal. If you're getting away with several feeds in each day without vomiting, then it's probably alright. If it feels too frequent, then see the doc.

Answer 3

my son had this so..........u would b looking at very rapid weght loss constant vomiting everytime the baby feeds. doctors will tell you that only older babies get it ! SLAP THEM this is not true my son was 3.5 mnths old wen he showed symptoms and i had 2 fight 2 find wat it was he went under birth weight and was extremly sick finally he got the operation he needed to b able to get food in his stomach !! hope all is ok ! and fight if you need 2 !!!