Hirschsprung disease
Healthcare/Doctors
If I have Hirschsprung Disease, what should my doctor know about managing the disease?
If you have Hirschsprung disease your doctor should know that surgery is usually required to treat Hirschsprung disease. They should also know to look out for signs of constipation and incontinence after the surgery is performed.
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