What is pyloric stenosis?
Pyloric stenosis occurs in the stomach, it is the narrowing of the pylorus. It is the lower part of the stomach that leads into the small intestine. The muscles of the pylorus are thickened and can prevent the stomach from emptying into the small intestine. A common symptom is vomiting.
How do members experience pyloric stenosis?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pyloric stenosis*
Who has pyloric stenosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 14 |