Question 1

what is nec?

Accepted Answer

NEC: Not elsewhere classified.  A term attached to certain diagnosis codes.

Question 2

how do you treat nec?

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Hold feeds: If by nec you mean necrotizing enterocolitis then treatment usually involves stopping feedings, relieving gas in the intestines by use of a small suction tube and initiating antibiotics.

Question 3

will nec cause lifelong problems?

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Depends: It depends on the condition of the intestines. Most of the time it is only medical nec, means  possibly no perforation. Even with perforation with timely intervention including bowel rest, antibiotics and surgery at apporpriate times can save the intestine. In the worst case senerio bowel resction may be needed that might cause the short bowel syndrome. Short bowel syndrome can have lifelong conse.

Question 4

will nec be the only problem my 4 lb baby has?

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Hopefully: This is open ended question. Any thing can happen to anyone. If baby is premature, there are possibilities of complications from that.

Question 5

is there a medicine that can help cure nec in kids?

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Antibiotics: There is no definitive cause of nec, however most suspect it has to do with an immature intestinal system, alterations in blood flow and rapid escalation of milk feedings.  Antibiotics for 10-14 days are generally recommended for infants with nec.  Sometimes surgery may be needed as well.

Question 6

the past month ive been eating bad, can you get nafl in a month? i had a normal us on dec 8th?

Accepted Answer

: Not in one month, please pay attention to your diet in the future. Good luck!

Question 7

who gets nf?

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Inherited or new : Neurofibromatosis can be passed from parent to child as an autosomal dominant trait, meaning an affected parent can pass a single gene to their son/daughter and they get the disease. At least half of nf cases arise as a new gene mutation in a kid.

Question 8

what are nf1 symptoms?

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Progressive disorder: Nf1 is a genetic defect that progresses with age.  It is a condition of brown spots on the body and soft tumors on the nerves.  Some patients only have cutaneous forms with lots of spots and soft skin tumors.  Others have central form with tumors on many nerves even in the brain.  Eye and ear tumors are common and seizures, learning disability, and coordination problems may occur.

Question 9

does smoking lead to nec?

Accepted Answer

??: Smoking causes iugr. Iugr indirectly may be associated with GI issues.

Question 10

can nec be fatal for a tiny baby?

Accepted Answer

NEC: Necrotizing enterocolitis (nec) in newborns caused by an  inflammatory disease characterized by variable damage to the small and large intestines. The mortality rate in nec ranges from 10% to more than 50% in infants who weigh less than 1500 g (about 3 lbs), depending on the severity of disease, compared with a mortality rate of 0-20% in babies who weigh more than 2500 g (5 and 1/2 lbs).

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