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Should i be concerned if my 29 week preemie has nec. does anyone know anything about this first hand?
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Nec: this is a potentially serious problem and generally needs specialty care
Answered 6/21/2014
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NEC: A GI disorder among young kids called necrotizing enterocolitis. Yes you should be under the care of GI specialist .
Answered 6/23/2014
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