Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
These concerns usually require timely clinical review but are not always emergencies.
Fever with a swollen abdomen, explosive diarrhea, green vomiting, unusual sleepiness, or signs of serious illness needs urgent or emergency assessment because of the possibility of enterocolitis or obstruction.
Contact the care team promptly for worsening constipation, repeated abdominal swelling, poor intake, vomiting, new stool leakage, painful bowel movements, or slowed growth.
Regular follow-up with a pediatric surgeon is important after diagnosis and surgery.
A pediatric gastroenterologist, dietitian, continence nurse, genetic counselor, or bowel-management team may also be involved.
Routine visits may review stool frequency and consistency, abdominal swelling, continence, skin care, diet, growth, medicines, and any episodes of enterocolitis.
Persistent symptoms should not automatically be assumed to be an expected result of surgery.
They may need structured investigation.
Follow-up should continue through adolescence.
Young people benefit from learning the name of their operation, warning symptoms, current bowel plan, and how to obtain adult care.
Some continue to need support for constipation, continence, sexual health, or emotional well-being after leaving pediatric services.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hirschsprung disease. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.