Alternate Names : Congenital megacolon
Definition
Hirschsprung's disease is a blockage of the large intestine due to improper muscle movement in the bowel. It is a congenital condition, which means it is present from birth.
(Congenital Megacolon; Colonic Aganglionosis)
by Michelle Badash, MS
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(Congenital Megacolon; Colonic Aganglionosis)
by Michelle Badash, MS
Definition ...
(Congenital Megacolon)
Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital anomaly of innervation of the lower intestine, usually limited to the colon, resulting in partial or total functional obstruction. Symptoms are obstipation and distention.
Congenital megacolon
Causes
Muscle contractions in the gut help digested materials move through the intestine. This is called peristalsis. Nerves in between the muscle layers trigger the contractions.
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 See also: Symptom, Fever, Anemia, Constipation, Colitis
  
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