Pyloric stenosis in newborns is a special pathology for the development of the output section of the stomach. According to experts, the cause of this problem lies in the sharp narrowing of the pylorus, which subsequently causes a violation of the so-called evacuation of the contents of the stomach. This body, trying to consistently push food into the duodenum, contracts. However, due to the narrowing of the pylorus, this food passes relatively poorly, and, as a result, an attack of vomiting occurs. Pyloric stenosis in newborns is caused by hypertrophy of the muscles of the pyloric sphincter. The thing is that an excess of excessively overgrown connective tissue almost completely closes the lumen of the aforementioned gatekeeper. According to doctors, more often this disease is diagnosed in boys. Moreover, it can even be inherited.
Key featuresFirst of all, babies literally in the second week of life appear vomiting "fountain" almost immediately after feeding. It is noteworthy that the first attacks can be relatively minor. However, as the narrowing of the pylorus increases, vomiting occurs absolutely after each feeding. This symptom, in turn, leads to rapid depletion and dehydration of the child's body. As a result, pyloric stenosis in newborns provokes a very sharp weight loss. Constipation appears, and the amount of urine decreases sharply. In addition, other symptoms characteristic of dehydration appear (bright mucous membranes, sunken fontanel, dry skin, etc.).
What is the danger of pyloric stenosis in newborns?It should be noted that the consequences of this ailment in the absence of high-quality and timely treatment are very unfavorable. So, in children, the stomach gradually expands, hypertrophy of its walls occurs, erosion occurs. Vomiting, in turn, can lead to asphyxiation, dystrophy, and even aspiration pneumonia.
Pyloric stenosis in newborns. Treatment and helpful recommendations
If you suspect the above diagnosis, you should immediately consult a specialist. Unfortunately, at the moment, only by a surgical method can get rid of such an ailment as pyloric stenosis in newborns. The operation, as a rule, is appointed immediately after the examination.
However, if the baby is sufficiently depleted, it will be necessary to completely restore the balance of water and salts in the body. After surgical intervention, recovery occurs instantly, and the disease no longer worries. Based on the foregoing, we can say that when the very first symptoms appear and the general health worsens, parents should show their child to qualified specialists without any delay. The sooner the operation is performed, the faster the recovery will go, and the baby’s body itself will not be injured once again. Be healthy!