What is pyloric stenosis is best explained as a blockage caused by muscle overgrowth. The pylorus acts like a gate between the stomach and the small intestine. In healthy babies, it opens and closes smoothly to allow milk to pass through. In pyloric stenosis, this muscle thickens and stays tightly closed, stopping food from moving forward. As feeding continues, the stomach becomes...
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