My son has Hirchsprungs disease he can live a normal life with treatment .very exspensive thou?
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What is Hirschsprung's disease?
disease of the large intestine.
medical suppy can be very exspensive
and medical does not cover most of his supplies
looking to find help with medical supplies please
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I'm not real sure what you're asking.
Has your son had a bowel resection?
Gastostromy tube?
My son has had both, and it has only a minimal effect on his life.
Supplies and special food are EXTEMELY expensive. Many insurance policies do cover these, though. If yours doesn't -- and you live in the U.S. -- consider applying for Medicaid coverage for your son, under the disability category. Medicaid will pay for everything to be delivered to your house at regular intervals.
You need more help than anyone here can give to you
I have enclosed some web sites for you to do the research yourself.
Find a Hirschsprungs support group in your area and they can guide you in the financial aspects.
Good luck
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