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The cause of Hirschsprung’s disease is not known, but the disease tends to run in families (inherited). The incidence of the disease in relatives of those who have it is higher than in the general population.1 Hirschsprung’s disease also may occur along with other medical conditions, such as Down syndrome and congenital heart disease.
