| Intestinal neuronal dysplasia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Neuronal intestinal dysplasia (NID) |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Intestinal neuronal dysplasia (IND) is an inherited disease of the intestine that affects one in 3000 children and adults. The intestine uses peristalsis to push its contents toward the anus; people with IND have a problem with the motor neurons that lead to the intestine, inhibiting this process and thus preventing digestion.
It can often be confused for Hirschsprung's disease, as both have similar symptoms.[1]