"Hirschsprung" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder of the large intestine (colon) that affects the muscles in the intestine and obstructs the passage of stool. It is a relatively rare condition, affecting about 1 in 5,000 births. The disorder usually affects the lower part of the large intestine, where the muscles are responsible for moving stool through the intestine. In people with Hirschsprung's disease, these muscles are missing or abnormal, preventing the stomach contents to pass into the rectum and then out of the body. If left untreated, the condition can lead to complications such as constipation, bowel obstruction, and rectal bleeding. It is usually treated with surgery to remove the affected part of the intestine and replace it with a healthy segment.
Hirohito was the 124th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1926 to 1989. He was the longest-reigning monarch in Japanese history and is best known for his role in leading Japan during World War II and the subsequent post-war period.