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Hirschsprung's DiseaseWhat is Hirschsprung's disease?Hirschsprung* disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. Constipation means stool moves through the intestines slow... Other Related Hirschsprung Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Portsmouth
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