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Hirschsprung’s disease

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What is Hirschsprung’s disease?

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.

Alternative Names:

Congenital megacolon

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- Apr 09, 2007

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- Sep 28, 2009

I have been on and off these drugs for 5 years. My Dr. will prescribe 20 of them with 5 ref...

Constipation - Gastroenterology Community

- Jul 11, 2008

My 1 year old is severely constipated. He has enourmous stools. He has a severe iron defici...

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- Jan 28, 2008

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Lumps on lower lip and one white one under tongue - Dental Health Community

- Apr 22, 2007

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