Gastrointestinal decompression for pyloric obstruction is not harmful and is a treatment to relieve symptoms, which are followed by conservative treatment or surgery.
Pyloric obstruction refers to the obstruction of the pylorus of the stomach caused by various reasons, so that the contents of the stomach can not pass through the pylorus into the duodenum. Symptoms of pyloric obstruction are mainly characterized by obvious epigastric distension and pain, which may be aggravated after meals and relieved after vomiting.
Generally, after diagnosis of pyloric obstruction, gastrointestinal decompression will be carried out firstly, aiming at removing gastric contents and relieving symptoms. This is followed by medications such as antispasmodics, acid suppressants, and gastric mucosal protective agents. Commonly used are atropine, scopolamine, omeprazole, ranitidine, and bismuth potassium citrate.
If ineffective through conservative treatment, interventional or surgical treatment can be chosen, such as transendoscopic balloon dilatation, endoscopic stent implantation, and gastrointestinal anastomosis.
The above medications are recommended to be used under medical supervision.