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==Physical examination== | ==Physical examination== | ||
===General appearance=== | ===General appearance=== | ||
Patients may appear toxic | Patients may appear toxic if [[Enterocolitis|enterocoilitis]] occurred. | ||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
*[[Hypotension]] | *[[Hypotension]] | ||
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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Distension]] | *[[Distension]] | ||
* | *Empty [[rectum]] on [[Rectal examination|digital rectum examination]] | ||
*[[Impaction|Rectal impaction]] | *[[Impaction|Rectal impaction]] | ||
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Overview
Physical examination is not diagnostic in newborns. It may reveal a distended abdomen and/or anal spasm. In older children, abdominal distension may result from the inability to release flatus.[1]
Physical examination
General appearance
Patients may appear toxic if enterocoilitis occurred.
Vitals
Abdomen
References
- ↑ Das K, Mohanty S (2017). "Hirschsprung Disease - Current Diagnosis and Management". Indian J Pediatr. doi:10.1007/s12098-017-2371-8. PMID 28600660.