Abdomino-Phrenic Dyssynergia (APD)
Watch Now Treatment options for patients with abdomino-phrenic dyssynergia (APD) Abdominal distension occurs when the abdominal or belly area visibly expands. In most patients, distension develops during daily activity and tends to lessen or disappear after a night’s rest. Many people with gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses experience visible abdominal distension. Is It Bloating or Distension? Bloating […]
Hirschsprung’s Disease
Hirschsprung’s disease, or congenital intestinal aganglionosis, is a lack of nerve cell bodies (ganglion cells) in a segment of the bowel. This interferes with the coordinated squeezing action called peristalsis, which normally moves intestinal contents forward. Symptoms of Hirschsprung’s Disease Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare condition that people are born with. Symptoms usually begin within a […]