Other conditions that may cause symptoms similar to those
of
Hirschsprung's disease include:
- Colon blockage that occurs when
meconium-the sticky, dark green or black substance
that forms the newborn's first stool-becomes stuck in the baby's bowel
(meconium plug syndrome). This may also indicate
cystic fibrosis.
- An abnormally narrow or
tight anus (anal stenosis) or other malformations of the anus or
rectum.
- A tumor growing on the inside or
outside of the
intestines.
- A
cyst growing on the inside or outside of the
intestines.
- Other nerve or muscle problems of the
gastrointestinal tract
, which are collectively known
as chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction disorders. These are
rare. - A blockage of the intestine due to part of the intestine not
forming (intestinal atresia).
