Patient's question:
A newborn is 40 days old with congenital megacolon. Can it be treated? What should be done? What precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Hirschsprung's disease is a relatively common congenital intestinal abnormality in children. Treatment methods are generally chosen based on clinical symptoms. If the child's spastic intestinal segment is short and the constipation symptoms are mild, relief can be achieved through methods such as taking laxatives, glycerin suppositories, or enemas, then conservative treatment can be selected. If the child has severe abdominal distension, vomiting, constipation, and poor overall condition, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for examination and choose an appropriate treatment method based on the child's clinical symptoms.