Congenital Megacolon
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Congenital megacolon, also known as Hirschsprung disease, is an abnormality present from birth in which the group of nerves that controls the movement of a segment of the large intestine is missing, which prevents the normal passage of stool.
Common symptoms: in newborns, delay in the first bowel movement, abdominal distension, and vomiting; in older children, marked constipation and difficulty growing adequately.
When to see a doctor? When a baby does not have normal bowel movements in its first days or has a very distended abdomen, an early evaluation is worthwhile.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric surgeon is the one who studies and manages this condition, in coordination with the pediatrician who follows the child's development.
Data on 93 doctors who treat congenital megacolon
Which specialist treats congenital megacolon?
Congenital megacolon should be treated by a pediatric surgeon, who performs the necessary surgical intervention in newborns and children. A pediatrician provides general follow-up of the child's health. You can find both specialists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in congenital megacolon
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital megacolon?
Congenital megacolon, also known as Hirschsprung disease, is an abnormality present from birth in which the group of nerves that controls the movement of a segment of the large intestine is missing, which prevents the normal passage of stool.
Which doctor treats congenital megacolon?
Congenital megacolon should be treated by a pediatric surgeon, who performs the necessary surgical intervention in newborns and children. A pediatrician provides general follow-up of the child's health. You can find both specialists available.