Question 1

my lady friend has hirschsprungs disease. she was too embarassed to tell me any more. can you explain it to me please?

Accepted Answer

Variable defect: Emptying the large intestines relies on nerves that pass a wave of sequential tightening thru circular muscles in the tubular wall and push stool forward. Hd is the name applied when these nerve cells are absent, any point from the outlet backward. Rx after recognition relies on removal of the defective section & pulling the normal down to the outlet.The type of surgery & eventual function varies.

Question 2

what exactly is hirschsprung's disease?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disease. You are born with it. It causes constipation and /or obstruction due to non functioning of intestinal nerves. It is treatable, but may require surgery to diagnose  and treat.

Question 3

is hirschsprung's disease inheritiable?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disease. You are born with it. It causes constipation and /or obstruction due to non functioning of intestinal nerves. It is treatable, but may require surgery to diagnose  and treat. In some cases it is heriditary but usually it is sporadic.

Question 4

whats hirschsprung disease?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Hirschsprung's disease is one that occurs in utero. It is the failure of the large intestine to populate with the right nerve cells. The intestine has two systems. One causes contraction and one causes relaxation. This is the basis for perstalsis or the movement that propels material through our intestine. Hirschsprung's disease lacks the relaxing nerves thus colon is contracting and obstructing.

Question 5

what is hirschsprung disease?

Accepted Answer

Colon dysmotility: Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine (colon) and causes problems with motility preventing passing stool. It results from missing nerve cells in the muscles of part or all of the colon.  Hirschsprung's disease is most often seen when a baby is born and does not pass stool.  In some cases, it can present later in life.

Question 6

what are the tests for hirschsprung disease?

Accepted Answer

Xrays: The initial test would be a low segment barium enema which evaluates the calibre and anatomy of the colon. If this test is suggestive then a rectal biopsy is required and is the gold standard.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of hirschsprung disease?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Inability to stool spontaneously without laxatives, suppositories or some form of rectal stimulation. Usually presents in newborn period, but can manifest latter if breast fed when infant transitions to formula or solid foods. Biopsy and barium enema are needed to make the diagnosis. Can be treated successfully with surgery.

Question 8

what is a hirschsprung disease, and how to you get it?

Accepted Answer

Congenital anomaly: Hirschsprung disease is a congenital anomaly of the large intestine that results in difficulty passing stool. It is treated with an operation.

Question 9

what is hirschsprung disease and what are the major symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Hirschsprung's is being born with lack of certain nerves(nerves that cause relaxation) in the intestine. When these nerves are missing the affected portion of the intestine/colon cannot relax, therefore obstruction results.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hirschsprung disease?

Accepted Answer

Hirschsprung disease: affects the colon- missing  ganglion or nerve cells- colon unable to function properly resulting in severe constipation.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Hirschsprung s disease pictures

A member asked:

My lady friend has hirschsprungs disease. she was too embarassed to tell me any more. can you explain it to me please?

A member asked:

What exactly is hirschsprung's disease?

A member asked:

Is hirschsprung's disease inheritiable?

A member asked:

Whats hirschsprung disease?

A member asked:

What is hirschsprung disease?

A member asked:

What are the tests for hirschsprung disease?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of hirschsprung disease?

A member asked:

What is a hirschsprung disease, and how to you get it?

A member asked:

What is hirschsprung disease and what are the major symptoms?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: hirschsprung disease?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?