Acquired megacolon in children most commonly occurs due to:
Megacolon:abnormal dilatation of colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction Types of megacolon: Congenital megacolon- Hirschsprung disease Acquired megacolon: Poor bowel habit (MC), infections (Chagas disease), idiopathic, antipsychotic drugs.
Psychological problems
Bad bowel habit
Chaga's disease
Hirschsprung's disease
Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Including Diarrhea