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Main Symptoms of Congenital Intestinal Disorders

Congenital intestinal disorders cover a range of birth defects—missing sections, wrong twists, or blocked tubes—that keep the gut from working on day one. Most announce themselves within hours of the first feeding. Bilious vomiting is the red flag. Green-stained vomit appears after the first feed and keeps coming back. No gas or stool is passed. The baby doesn’t have a normal first bowel movement, or stools stop completely. Swollen belly shows up fast. The abdomen puffs and feels tight, sometimes with visible loops of intestine. Pain comes in waves. The infant pulls up legs and cries hard every few minutes... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Intestinal Malrotation

Intestinal malrotation is a birth defect in which the bowel doesn’t coil correctly, leaving a narrow stalk that can twist or block. Symptoms often start in the first month of life and can flare suddenly. Bilious vomiting is the red flag. Green-stained vomit appears within hours of birth or after the first feeds. Swollen belly shows up fast. The abdomen puffs and feels tight, sometimes with visible loops of intestine. No stool or gas is passed. The baby doesn’t have a normal first bowel movement, or stools stop completely. Pain comes in waves. The infant pulls up legs and cries... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Congenital Anorectal Malformation

Congenital anorectal malformation means the rectum and/or anus didn’t form normally before birth. The defect ranges from a narrow opening to a complete missing anal hole, so symptoms are noticed in the delivery room. No anal opening is the obvious clue. The baby’s bottom is flat or the hole is missing, and the midwife can’t insert a thermometer. Stool passes in the wrong place. Meconium leaks from a tiny opening near the scrotum, vagina, or along the perineum. Swelling or bulging shows up when stool backs up. The lower belly puffs and feels tight within the first day of life.... Learn more