Babies Pyloric Sphincter at Babies

Babies Pyloric Sphincter. It is the second most common problem requiring surgery in newborns. Localized pyloric contractions (spasms) can cause sustained closure of the pylorus that can interrupt gastric emptying1.

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Less common in older mothers. Surgery can repair the problem. Pyloric stenosis occurs when the pyloric sphincter is thickened and increased in size.

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Less common in older mothers. In most cases, a baby with pyloric stenosis will begin bringing up small amounts of milk after feeding. When the pylorus thickens, food can’t pass through. Despite vomiting, a baby with pyloric stenosis is usually hungry again soon after vomiting and will want to eat.