YOUR HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE DESTINATION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & ADVOCACY for CHILDREN with HIRSCHSPRUNGS DISEASE.
Reach is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and families affected by Hirschsprung Disease by increasing awareness, promoting education, connecting families and supporting various research around the world.
YOUR HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE DESTINATION
RESEARCH, EDUCATION & ADVOCACY for CHILDREN with HIRSCHSPRUNGS DISEASE.
Reach is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and families affected by Hirschsprung Disease by increasing awareness, promoting education, connecting families and supporting various research around the world.
"We are thankful we live in the digital age so we can read about adults with HD leading good lives or connect with experts in the field with our questions."
- Dylan's Story
You're not alone.
1 in 5,000 newborns are affected by Hirschsprung's Disease.
You're not alone.
1 in 5,000 newborns are affected by Hirschsprung's Disease.
what is hirschsprung's disease?
When the colon has no nerve cells, the area is called the aganglionic segment.
It affects the bottom of the colon first, but can move up the colon and into the small intestine, leaving portions of the colon paralyzed and unable to expel waste. There's a risk of serious intestinal inflammation, often referred to as enterocolitis.
Infants and children with Hirschsprung’s Disease have difficulty passing stool and typically have a distended abdomen. They may experience constipation, vomiting and loss of appetite.
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