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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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Which of the following is a congenital condition where the large intestine is blocked, caused by improper bowel movement?

Hirschprung’s disease
Gallstones
Peptic ulcer
Sigmoid volvulus

Explanation

Answer - A - Hirschprung’s disease is a congenital condition where the large intestine is blocked, caused by improper bowel movement. It is the result of failure of ganglion nerve cells to migrate to part of the bowel. The bowel will lack enervation and peristalsis that will cause the stool to accumulate.

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