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Research Notes on Megacolon
Megacolon, also referred to as Hirschsprung's disease, occurs when the colon becomes enlarged and is unable to move stool. A rectal exam or anorectal manometry test is typically performed in order to reliably detect megacolon. 1 Some common symptoms include abdominal pain, constipation, fever, and abdominal tenderness.2
Fast Facts:
- Megacolon may be caused by Parkinson's disease, Chagas disease, nerve damage, and the use of narcotics.1
- Surgery may be recommended to remove part of the colon which does not function properly.1
- Affects both men and women equally.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MamasHealth: What is a Megacolon?
- ↑ Wikipedia: Megacolon: Signs and Symptoms
- ↑ eMedicine: Megacolon Background
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Mega colon, What is a megacolon, Megacolon complications
- Last update: Feb. 28, 2009
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