Hirschsprung Disease: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Hirschsprung Disease: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Overview: Hirschsprung disease is a developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system and is characterized by an absence of ganglion cells in the distal colon resulting in a functional obstruction.1{{mediatitle:178598_1}}{{media:178598_1}}{{mediacaption:178598_1}} Although this condition was described ...

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Hirschsprung disease is a developmental disorder of the enteric nervous system. Learn causes, symptoms & complications. http://bit.ly/cJjWMF

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Encephalopathy, Hepatic: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Hepatic encephalopathy is a syndrome observed in patients with cirrhosis. Learn more about hepatic encephalopathy. http://bit.ly/csoGNV

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Hyperbilirubinemia, Conjugated: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Elevated conjugated bilirubin levels usually indicate hepatobiliary disease. More on conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. http://bit.ly/cHVPfU

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Gastric Ulcers: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Alcoholic Fatty Liver: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Alcoholic fatty liver is an early and reversible consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. Learn more about AFL. http://bit.ly/bn1b0C

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Hepatorenal Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is the development of renal failure in patients with advanced chronic liver disease. http://bit.ly/blmq2o

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Hemochromatosis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation by a tapeworm of the genus Echinococcus. Learn who is most susceptible. http://bit.ly/aq8IUy

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Peptic Ulcer Disease: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Whipple disease is a systemic disease most likely caused by a gram-positive bacterium, Tropheryma whippelii. http://bit.ly/c4TTz3

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