Patient's question:
I had vomiting and diarrhea a few days ago and thought it was because I ate something wrong, so I didn't pay much attention, thinking it would get better in a few days. But unexpectedly, it was still the same after a few more days. Someone asked if it could be pyloric obstruction. Since I didn't know, I went to see a doctor. He said it was pyloric obstruction, but I'm still confused now. What is pyloric obstruction? How does it cause it?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, I don't think your symptoms are very similar to pyloric obstruction. People with pyloric obstruction often experience multiple episodes of abdominal pain, and esophageal dilation does not typically cause multiple episodes of nausea and vomiting. You have symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, which are likely acute gastroenteritis. If you go to the hospital for a thorough examination and the doctor diagnoses you with pyloric obstruction, I suggest you further undergo an upper gastrointestinal contrast examination to confirm the diagnosis of pyloric obstruction.