Neonatal necrotizing small bowel colitis
I. Overview Neonatal necrotizing small intestinal colitis (NEC) is an acquired disease in which diffuse or localized necrosis of the small intestine and colon occurs due to ischemia and hypoxia caused…
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Can my baby still drink breast milk after neonatal necrotizing small bowel colitis?
Once the disease is diagnosed, breastfeeding or formula feeding needs to be stopped immediately. During treatment, the doctor will provide energy to the child through intravenous infusion of nutritional fluids.…
What should a child with necrotizing small bowel colitis do after being discharged from hospital?
Breastfeeding as much as possible: When feeding is resumed in neonates with necrotizing small bowel colitis, breastfeeding is preferred. Breastfeeding is good for the baby’s recovery from the disease and…