Gastric Outlet Obstruction, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment – Agrawal Gastrocare Center Indore
What is Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Gastric outlet obstruction is a medical condition in which the normal flow of food through the outlet of the stomach is blocked. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including inflammation, tumors, or adhesions in the stomach.
It is usually caused by a narrowing or blockage of the pyloric sphincter, the ring of muscle at the lower end of the stomach that opens and closes to regulate the passage of food from the stomach to the duodenum.
This obstruction can be caused by a variety of things, including tumors, inflammation, gastric ulcers, or a foreign body in the stomach.
Causes of Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Gastric outlet obstruction is a condition in which the opening from the stomach to the small intestine is partly or completely blocked. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including medical and non-medical conditions. Common medical causes of gastric outlet obstruction include:
- peptic ulcers
- gastric tumors
- inflammation of the stomach lining
- esophageal tumors.
- Other causes of gastric outlet obstruction include scarring from chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease and radiation therapy for cancer.
Symptoms of Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Symptoms of Gastric Outlet Obstruction can include are:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain and bloating vomiting of undigested food
- Constipation or diarrhea
In some cases, an individual may experience:
- weight loss
- Fatigue
- dehydration due to prolonged vomiting.
Treatment of Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Treatment may include medications or surgery to remove or repair the obstruction. Doctors may prescribe you some medicines to relieve the symptoms but if the condition worsens then the doctor will advise you to go with surgery as it is more often necessary to remove a tumor that is causing the obstruction.
Gastric outlet obstruction can be severe and can lead to further complications if left untreated. It is important to seek medical attention right away if any of the above symptoms are present.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Agarwal Gastrocare Center Indore