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Clinical features of pyloric stenosis in infants are All / Except

A
Abdominal lump
B
Constipation
C
Weight loss
D
Metabolic acidosis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e. metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis, not acidosis is seen in hyperophic pyloric stenosis due to loss of hydrogen ions in repeated vomiting. As the hyperophic pyloric stenosis progresses, complete gastric outlet obstruction occurs and not even clear fludis are able to pass. This leads to constipation or passage of small green "starvation" stools. Rapid weight loss is seen if the condition is not detected early and treated.

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