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What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
A gastrointestinal disease that mostly affects premature infants. It causes infection and inflammation that causes desturction of the bowel or part of the bowel. This disease has affected one in 2,000 to 4,000 births and is the most common and serious gastrointestinal disorder among premature infants. It usually occurs during the first two weeks of life, after milk feeding has begun. The infants that have this disease have immature bowels that change in blood flow and are more prone to infection. They also might have some difficulty with blood and oxygen circulation and digestion.
Signs and Symptoms
- poor tolerance to feedings
- feeinds stay in stomach longer than normal
- decreased bowel sounds
- bloating and tenderness
- bile-colored vomit
- redness of the abdomen
- increase in stool
- lack of stool
- bloody stools
Treatment
- stopping feedings
- nasogastric drainage
- intravenous fluids for fluid replacement and nutrition
- antibiotics for infections
- frequent examinations and X-rays of the addomen
If your child has Necrotizing Enterocolitis, please contact Finz & Finz, P.C. today at (888) FINZ-FIRM to speak with one of our experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers now or fill out the Free Necrotizing Enterocolitis Evaluation form.
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