Infant diseases · Educational
Pyloric Stenosis: Projectile Vomiting & Urgent Signs
This is not a home-care condition. Do not wait it out with thickened feeds.
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Emergency first
Projectile vomiting with dehydration. Emergency surgical evaluation.
What this means
Pyloric stenosis is a gastric outlet obstruction, typically at 2–8 weeks. Families searching baby symptoms for forceful vomit need a same-day surgical pathway, not a routine colic page.
Baby symptoms to notice
- Projectile vomiting
- Hunger after vomit
- Weight loss
- Fewer wet diapers as dehydration starts
Safe home care (not a prescription)
None as treatment. Keep the infant comfortable while you go to emergency care.