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What do you suggest if my son has hirchsprungs disease he can live a normal life with treatment .very exspensive thou?
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Yes, he can: With proper treatment, most enjoy an excellent quality of life, although some abnormalities of bowel function are common. The most common long-term complications are fecal incontinence and constipation.
Answered 7/24/2014
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