What are the differences between megacolon and constipation in children?

Megacolon and constipation in children are different in definition, etiology and treatment.

1. Megacolon

is a disease caused by congenital or acquired stenosis and weakened motility of the distal colon. Constipation is a feeling of difficulty in defecation.

2. Different etiologies Megacolon is

generally related to congenital Megacolon, homologous diseases of Megacolon, hypothyroidism, hypokalemia, Crohn's disease and other factors. Constipation is generally related to bad living habits, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, cerebral infarction, scleroderma and other factors.

3. Different treatment methods

Megacolon patients need medical treatment and surgical treatment. Functional constipation can be treated conservatively, organic constipation only needs surgical treatment.