Patient's question:
Two-month-old baby not having a bowel movement, has previously visited a children's hospital for treatment, doctors have ruled out congenital megacolon, the baby eats a lot but does not defecate, abdominal distension, and cries and fusses at night.Doctor's answer:
Congenital megacolon is a common congenital intestinal malformation in children, caused by the persistent spasm of the rectum or the distal colon, leading to fecal stagnation in the proximal colon. The colon becomes hypertrophied and dilated. The exact cause is still unclear, but most scholars believe it is closely related to genetics, and it may also be associated with other malformations. In terms of treatment, surgery is generally chosen to remove the affected part of the colon. For specific treatment, please consult a specialist hospital and follow medical advice for systematic care.