Patient's question:
The child was born on December 2nd, and two days later it was discovered that he has congenital megacolon. He has just turned one month old and is given an enema every day. Previously, with the stimulation of glycerin suppositories, he could defecate on his own. The surgery for the child is still several months away. Currently, the child only shows symptoms of abdominal distension and no other symptoms.Doctor's answer:
According to your description of your child's condition, if the enema is not effective, it is recommended that you consider surgery as early as possible when necessary. You can consult pediatric departments in more authoritative hospitals. Surgery is a definitive treatment for Hirschsprung's disease. The narrowed segment of the intestine should be completely removed to restore intestinal continuity. With the advancement of medical technology, the age for performing Hirschsprung's disease surgery has been reduced to 6 months after birth or even earlier, effectively preventing severe complications of Hirschsprung's disease and protecting the life and health of children.