The Real Cottles: Update

10.21.2008

Update

Yes, we still at the hospital.

3 comments:

Dunn Family said...: Oh no, I hope you get to come home soon! I think about you every day!! Cynthia, you are a strong mother.; October 23, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Cynthia said...: Thanks for your coments. We hope to be home in a couple of weeks.; October 25, 2008 at 1:38 PM
candace said...: Oh Cynthia... I wish I was there to help you guys out! I will keep you guys in my prayers. I hope that things get better every day and that sweet Ben gets to go home with you guys SOON!! **hugs**; October 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM

What is Hirchsprungs Disease?

Hirschsprung's Disease is a congenital condition which can cause extreme constipation, pain, and fatal intestinal blockage. Anemia, bloody stools and diarrhea may also be noted with the condition. Surgery, though intensive, can treat the causes and most children with Hirschsprung's Disease lead normal lives after surgery.
Hirschsprung's Disease manifests as a lack of appropriate nerve cells in the large intestine or colon. When the body cannot sense that the colon is full with waste products, the intestine can back up. In infants this may be seen as infrequency of bowel movements, which may be accompanied by painful spasms. Because of larger bowel movements, the sensitive skinaround the anus can tear, causing blood in the stool. Blood may also pool in the large intestine.