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Pyloric Stenosis in Adults

Symptoms and Signs of Pyloric Stenosis in Adults

Symptoms and Signs of Pyloric Stenosis in Adults

Common clinical symptoms include projectile vomiting, upper abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss and early satiety.

Men are at a higher risk of developing adult pyloric stenosis as compared to women. Common clinical symptoms of adult pyloric stenosis include:

  • Projectile vomiting of nonbilious (no bile) partially digested food, soon after eating
  • History of frequent pain in the upper abdomen which is temporarily relieved after vomiting
  • Abdominal distension
  • Early satiety
  • Nausea
  • Weight loss
  • Anorexia
Symptoms & Signs of Pyloric Stenosis
  • Reduced bowel movements resulting in mild constipation
  • Manifestation of biochemical and electrolyte changes that results in metabolic alkalosis(3Everything You Should Know About Pyloric Stenosis

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