Was your preemie diagnosed with NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis)?
Cow’s milk based infant formula and fortifiers have been associated with a premature baby’s risk of developing the life threatening condition of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). Manufacturing Giants Abbot and Mead Johnson have failed to warn the public of these dangers. Protect your rights and seek compensation for your baby’s death or lifelong suffering. Even though this may have happened years ago, you still may be eligible for compensation.
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NEC is a serious gastrointestinal disease that can cause intestinal tissue to die or a hole (perforation) in the intestine. Bacteria can leak through this hole, causing serious abdominal infections. This serious gastrointestinal illness can result in lifelong complications and even death.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious medical condition primarily affecting premature infants, although it can also occur in full-term infants. It is characterized by inflammation and damage to the intestinal lining, leading to the death (necrosis) of intestinal tissue. This condition typically affects the small intestine, but it can also involve the colon.
Symptoms of NEC can vary but may include abdominal distension, bloody stools, feeding difficulties, lethargy, and temperature instability. In severe cases, NEC can lead to bowel perforation, sepsis, and multiorgan failure, which can be life-threatening. Treatment for NEC often involves supportive care such as stopping feedings, providing intravenous fluids and nutrition, administering antibiotics to fight infection, and closely monitoring the infant’s condition. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to remove damaged portions of the intestine or repair perforations.
Premature babies often need extra care and nutrition to support their developing bodies and offset their low birth weight. Formula brands such a Similac and Enfamil market their products as a nutritionally complete human milk alternatives to help babies gain weight.
However, evidence has suggested that Similac and Enfamil can cause premature infants to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). A study by Lancet in 1990 showed that babies given formula were 10 times more likely to develop NEC. Despite multiple scientific studies showing this alarming information, the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil failed to warn parents about these side effects. NEC is a serious gastrointestinal disease that can cause intestinal tissue to die or a hole (perforation) in the intestine. Bacteria can leak through this hole, causing serious abdominal infections. This serious gastrointestinal illness can result in lifelong complications and even death.
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal swelling
- Abnormal breathing
- Change in heart rate or blood pressure
- Lack of weight gain
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