Acquired mega-colon in children most commonly due to –
High-Yield Explanation
Megacolon
Megacolon is an abnormal dilatation of colon that is not caused by mechanical obstruction.
Two main types of megacolon are -
Congenital megacolon → Hirschsprung disease
Acquired megacolon
Poor bowel habit
Idiopathic
Infections → Chaga's disease
Medication Antipsychotic drugs