Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, is a serious disease that primarily affects the intestines of premature infants. 

This disease typically appears within the first 2 weeks of life in babies who are fed baby formula instead of breast milk.  With this condition, bacteria invade the wall of the intestine and inflammation sets in. This can create a crack or gap that allows harmful germs to leak into their abdomen.  

If not diagnosed early and treated, it can lead to serious infection and death. Please do not delay if your child has suffered from this disease, contact our office today. 479-334-0277

NEC is a rare condition, affecting only 1 in 2,000 to 4,000 births. That being said, every newborn is at risk and most commonly seen in premature babies weighing less than 3.25lbs. Others who may be at risk:

• High-risk or premature babies who are fed formula by both mouth and/or tube
• Those who had a difficult delivery or have lowered oxygen levels
• Infants who have too many red blood cells in circulation
• Babies with existing gastrointestinal infections
• Seriously ill infants and those who've received a blood transfusion

Keep in mind symptoms can vary from child to child but an infant who has NEC will normally develop the following in the first two weeks of life:

• Swollen or bloated belly
• Feedings that stay in the stomach and don't move through the intestines
• Green fluid in the stomach
• Bloody stool
• Trouble breathing

Other digestive conditions or medical problems produce similar symptoms to NEC. If your child develops any of those listed above, call your doctor.

If your baby was fed any of the following products, you could have a viable Enfamil baby formula lawsuit if your baby developed NEC:

• Enfamil NeoPro EnfaCare Infant Formula (Mead Johnson says is the "best" for premature babies)
• Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 20 Cal with Iron
• Enfamil 24 Cal Infant Formula
• Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 24 Cal High Protein
• Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 24 Cal with Iron
• Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 30 Cal with Iron
• Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier

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The cow milk products for Similac include:

• Similac NeoSure
• Similac Alimentum Expert Care
• Similac Liquid Protein Fortifier
• Similac Human Milk Fortifier
• Similac Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid
• Similac Special Care 20
• Similac Special Care 24
• Similac Special Care 24 High Protein
• Similac Special Care 30

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