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==Overview== | |||
Hirschsprung's disease is commonly diagnosed in the neonatal period. The cardinal symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease include abdominal distension, delayed passage of meconium (not occurring in the first 24 to 48 hours of life) and vomiting. | |||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
The cardinal symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease are: | |||
*Abdominal distension | |||
*Delayed passage of meconium (not occurring in the first 24 to 48 hours of life) | |||
*Vomiting | |||
Other common symptoms that can be observed in patients with Hirschsprung's disease include | |||
* [[Constipation]] | * [[Constipation]] | ||
* [[Malabsorption]] | * [[Malabsorption]] | ||
* Poor weight gain | * Poor weight gain | ||
* Slow growth (child 0-5 years) | * Slow growth (child 0-5 years) | ||
* [[Watery diarrhea]] | * [[Watery diarrhea]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Hirschsprung's disease is commonly diagnosed in the neonatal period. The cardinal symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease include abdominal distension, delayed passage of meconium (not occurring in the first 24 to 48 hours of life) and vomiting.
History and Symptoms
The cardinal symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease are:
- Abdominal distension
- Delayed passage of meconium (not occurring in the first 24 to 48 hours of life)
- Vomiting
Other common symptoms that can be observed in patients with Hirschsprung's disease include
- Constipation
- Malabsorption
- Poor weight gain
- Slow growth (child 0-5 years)
- Watery diarrhea