Acquired megacolon in children most commonly due to-
Correct Answer: Bad bowel habit
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Bad bowel habit Megacolon Megacolon is an abnormal dilatation of colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction. Two main types of megacolon are ? 1) Congenital megacolon --> Hirschsprung disease 2) Acquired megacolon Poor bowel habit Infections --> chaga's disease Idiopathic Medication Antipsychotic drugs
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