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pyloric stenosis

noun

Pathology.
  1. an abnormal narrowing of the valve at the outlet from the stomach, preventing normal passage of food into the small intestine.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pyloric stenosis1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Leiland-James then started crying more and losing weight, leading to an eventual diagnosis of pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the small intestine which was stopping milk from reaching his stomach.

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Armed with this knowledge Mr Gower took Finley back to his local hospital where after blood tests the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis was confirmed.

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A few hours later, the hospital’s sonogram report suggested pyloric stenosis, a condition caused by a tight muscle that prevents food from exiting the stomach and entering the intestines.

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Doctors have known that using the antibiotic erythromycin can increase the risk of pyloric stenosis in infants.

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Ulcers and Cancer Risk Q. I was diagnosed four months ago with large ulcers in the pyloric channel and with associated pyloric stenosis.

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