What’s Hirschsprung’s disease?

Hirschsprung’s disease causes constipation, pain, and intestinal blockages. It is caused by a lack of nerve cells in the colon. Diagnosis can be difficult, but surgery is the most common treatment. Breastfeeding can aid in early diagnosis, but allergenic foods can delay it. Delayed diagnosis can lead to life-threatening infections and poor growth. Hirschsprung’s disease […]

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