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Hirschsprung's Disease

A condition present at birth in which nerve cells are missing from part of the bowel, causing severe constipation or blockage.

Also called: hirschsprung disease, congenital megacolon

Who Can Help with Hirschsprung's Disease?

  • Pediatric Surgeons

    A surgeon who operates on infants, children and teenagers.

  • Pediatric Gastroenterologists

    A physician who treats digestive and liver problems in children, such as reflux, constipation, food intolerance and inflammatory bowel disease.

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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about hirschsprung's disease and what is right for you.

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