Congenital Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
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When a baby has vomiting that comes out forcefully after eating and shows constant hunger, it is a good idea to consider congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. It involves a thickening of the muscle of the pylorus, the outlet from the stomach to the intestine, which hinders the passage of food and usually appears in the first weeks of life.
How it usually presents: projectile vomiting, weight loss or poor weight gain, persistent hunger after vomiting, irritability, and, at times, signs of dehydration.
When care is urgent: repeated and forceful vomiting in an infant always warrants prompt review, since it can affect hydration and nutrition.
Which specialists treat it? The pediatrician is usually the first contact, supported by gastroenterology, and the general practitioner can guide the initial visit. In the face of a baby with intense and frequent vomiting, seeking timely medical care is the most advisable course.
Data on 58 doctors who treat congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Which specialist treats congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
If you have symptoms of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the right specialist to see is a general practitioner. You can find and book an appointment with a certified general practitioner near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
When a baby has vomiting that comes out forcefully after eating and shows constant hunger, it is a good idea to consider congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. It involves a thickening of the muscle of the pylorus, the outlet from the stomach to the intestine, which hinders the passage of food an...
Which doctor treats congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
If you have symptoms of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the right specialist to see is a general practitioner. You can find and book an appointment with a certified general practitioner near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.