Necrotizing Enterocolitis
A dangerous gastrointestinal condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) primarily affects premature infants. The illness causes gut tissue to become inflamed and perish.
It's possible for your baby's intestine to get perforated. Through the opening, bacteria might seep into the gut or bloodstream. Typically, NEC appears two to six weeks after birth.
In some newborns, NEC is not severe. Others display severe, potentially fatal symptoms. You say "nek-ruh-TIZE-ing en-ter-o-ko-LIE-tis" when referring to the illness.