Acquired mega-colon in children most commonly due to –
Correct Answer: Bad bowel habit
Description: Megacolon
Megacolon is an abnormal dilatation of colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction.
Two main types of megacolon are -
Congenital megacolon → Hirschsprung disease
Acquired megacolon
Poor bowel habit
Idiopathic
Infections → Chaga's disease
Medication Antipsychotic drugs
Category:
Pediatrics
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