Episode 27: Hirschsprung’s Disease - Where’s the Meconium?

Hirschsprung’s Disease: What is it? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will delve into the history, diagnosis, and treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease. Tune in to find out more.

 

Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ 

 

Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix 

 

Resources

Reach HD (US & CAN): https://www.reachhd.org/ 

Bowel Group for Kids (AUS): https://www.bgk.org.au/ 

Oscar The Unstoppable (Children’s Book): https://www.oscartheunstoppable.com/about-us 

 

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4637802/ 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562142/ 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S105585862200035X 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hirschsprungs-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351556 

https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/hirschsprungs-disease 

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/hirschsprung-disease 

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/emergency-complications-of-hirschsprung-disease/print

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9844-hirschsprung-disease 

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/488552/loose-women-denise-welch-in-tears-video-son/ 

https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/t/total-colonic-hirschsprung-disease#:~:text=The%20abnormality%20is%20called%20aganglionosis,gas%20and%20stool%20from%20passing. 

https://www.verywellhealth.com/facts-about-your-colon-1944707

 

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*