What Are the Signs of Hirschsprung’s Disease?
Hirschsprung’s disease is most often diagnosed in newborn babies—the most common sign is not passing stool within the first 24 to 48 hours of life. Other signs in newborns can include swelling of the abdomen, vomiting, and fever. In some cases, the problem doesn’t cause signs or symptoms until the child is a little older. When this happens, signs of a problem include constipation (hard, dry stool that can be hard to pass), poor appetite, and not growing as much as normal.
