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Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon - Hirschsprung Disease
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
The healthcare provider will first do a physical exam. Abdominal swelling may be present. There may not be any fecal material in the anal canal or rectum. These are the areas in which stool is stored before it leaves the body. Also, there may be a gush of pale, liquid stool and gas as the healthcare provider withdraws a finger after performing the rectal exam. Other tests are done to confirm the diagnosis. These may include: