What is Hirschsprung Disease

What is Hirschsprung Disease? Plain-language, medically reviewed definition plus the lived reality told by patients.

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A portion or segment of the colon does not have nerves or nerve cells, which means the bowels cannot working properly. The muscles cannot contract. So, the bad section needs to be removed, then, the remaining colon pulled through the anus. The colon is resilient and will begin to work. The surgery can cause a lot of adhesions or scar tissue, which I’ve had and had many other issues because of.

Posted May 15, 2019 by RachelPM 2500

Hd is a condition where ganglion cells are not formed

Posted Feb 5, 2021 by Dawud Mohamed Idham 3550

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BORN WITH TCHD

I was diagnosed with HD at a day and half old. I had a colostomy bag for a year and half and then had the pull thru done. I was diagnosed with TCHD (Total Colon Hirschsprungs Disease). I had my ups and downs throughout the years with multiple surger...

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by Martin Modrak

TONY'S JOURNEY

In July of 2009 we found out our son had Hirschsprung's disease. He had it all his life but was misdiagnosed. We thank god for Dr Harmond. He found it and started treating Tony. We had a up hill battle though. We had a pull thru done, but w...

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by Tina mom to Tony( 15 )

MI PEQUEÑO LEÓN

Tuve un embarazo normal y saludable, al igual que el nacimiento de mi hijo, pero a las dos semanas de nacido y después de expulsar todo el meconio empezó con constipación. Dejó de evacuar diario, aunque comia, dormia y su comportamiento era norma...

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by Claus

KRYLSEAN

Diagnosed at 1 week old. First pullthrough at 1 month old. 18 inches was removed from his intestines. Pooped on his own after the operation. Stopped pooping at 2 months and 2 weeks old. Found out he was lactose intolerant, too. Nutramigen was...

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by Krylsean Dizon

HIRSCHPRUNG'S MOMMY

I am the mom to a 3yr old 28 weeker. My son, Gabriel, was expected to have Hirschprung's since the beginning, but wasn't diagnosed till 11months theough biopsy. He had has pull through a week later. He only had to have 7cm taken. We are gaving a bit ...

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by Kristina Ferguson

What is Hirschsprung Disease

What is Hirschsprung Disease? Plain-language, medically reviewed definition plus the lived reality told by patients.

What is Hirschsprung Disease

What is the life expectancy of someone with Hirschsprung Disease?

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Is Hirschsprung Disease hereditary?

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Is Hirschsprung Disease contagious?

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ICD10 code of Hirschsprung Disease and ICD9 code

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Is there any natural treatment for Hirschsprung Disease?

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