Hirschsprung Disease Learning Center
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Symptoms
Constipation; Failure to pass meconium shortly after birth; Failure to pass a first stool within 24 - 48 hours after ...
Causes
Muscle contractions in the gut help digested materials move through the intestine. This is called peristalsis. Nerves...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor may be able to feel loops of bowel in the swollen belly. A rectal examinati...
Treatments
The abnormal section of colon must be surgically removed. Sometimes this can be done in one operation. However, it is...
Complications
Inflammation and infection of the intestines (enterocolitis; Perforation of the intestine; Short bowel syndrome, a co...
Doctor Specialties
Call your child's health care provider if symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease develop. Call your child's health care p...
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