What happens if you had your pyloric sphincter removed?

Answer 1

If the pyloric sphincter were to become parlyzed, therefore remaining in the open position, gastric contents would move very quickly through the stomach into the duodenum and intentestinal tract. Under normal conditions, when the stomach is empty, the sphincter relaxes, allowing the first several bites of food to reach the stomach to move on to the intestines for immediate absorption. After these arrive, the sphincter closes and reopens periodically to manage the flow of partially digested food. In the event this were to be stuck open, one would expect to experience a number of problems. Firstly, the feeling of never being full after eating. Secondly, allowing large quantities of under-digested food to reach the intestinal tract would likely cause constipation and therefore dysfunction of the absorption process, eventually leading to intestinal obstruction.

Answer 2

If the pyloric sphincter is removed, it can lead to a condition called "dumping syndrome." This occurs because food moves too quickly from the stomach into the small intestine, causing symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, and bloating. Patients may need to adjust their diet to manage these symptoms.