FAQs
Can Hirschsprung disease be cured?
Surgery is the only known cure for Hirschsprung disease. Your doctor may recommend a pull-through surgery to remove the affected portions of the intestines or an ostomy to create a stoma to change the route of the body.
What is the life expectancy for someone with Hirschsprung disease?
Studies show that Hirschsprung disease does not usually lead to death. If the condition is diagnosed early, Because of scientific advances, it’s become less likely that Hirschsprung disease is a fatal condition. When most babies and infants can go on to live full lives.