HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE

DESCRIPTION

• Condition that affects the large intestines(colon)
• Results from missing nerve cells in the muscles of part or all of the babys colon

CAUSES

• Problems with passing stool
• Usually unable to have bowel movements in first days of birth

SYMPTOMS

• Swollen belly
• Problems passing stool
• Vomiting
• Not wanting to eat
• Constipation, not gaining weight or growing

DETECTION

• Present when baby is born
• Some mild cases cant be found until later in childhood

TREATMENT

• Treated with surgery to by pass or remove diseased part or colon

SOURCES

• mayoclinic.org
• webmd.com