Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) – Certain baby formulas linked to increased risk.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

A new study has linked certain baby formulas with an increased risk in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

What is NEC?

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a digestive disease that impacts newborn children, often times premature babies. The bacteria enters the body and erodes the intestinal lining and causes infection. Some symptoms of NEC are:

• Metabloic acidosis
• Tender stomach/ Abdominal distention
• Jaundice appearance
• Abdominal pressure
• Diarrhea
• Low Blood Pressure
• Abnormal breathing patterns
• Rapid or unusual changes in temperature

NEC is treated by strong antibiotics and discontinuing all oral feeding. Nutrients are supplied intravenously until the infection is eliminated.

Infants with NEC may have future digestive health problems into their adult life.

What products are linked to NEC?

We allege that the makers of the formula knew the increased risk of NEC for many years but failed to warn parents and doctors of the risk.

If your child suffered necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and was fed the above formulas, contact Meshbesher & Spence today for a free consultation.