Does an Infant’s Rectal Prolapse Indicate Hirschsprung’s Disease?

Question

Does an infant have Hirschsprung’s disease, and is there a possibility of a cure? If it cannot be cured, what is the best time for surgery, and what does the surgery involve?

Answer

Common treatment methods for constipation include:

1. Encouraging the child to develop a regular bowel movement routine.
2. Correcting poor dietary habits by increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits.
3. Using soap sticks to stimulate bowel movements.
4. Administering fleets enema.
5. Using glycerin enema.
6. Using honey tablets.
7. Administering enemas with soap water or physiological saline.
8. Taking liquid paraffin oil before bedtime.
9. Taking Mahuang Runtong Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine).
10. Taking Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine) before bedtime.
11. For infants with hard stools, adult assistance with finger assistance in bowel movements may be necessary.