Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Most people have never heard of Necrotizing Enterocolitis or NEC.

NEC is a serious gastrointestinal disease that can cause intestinal tissue to die, to cause holes or perforations in the intestine.

This can cause bacteria to leak into the body from these perforations, causing abdominal infections.

This gastrointestinal disease can cause lifelong medical issues and even death.

The most common symptoms of NEC are:

• Abdominal pain or swelling

• Change in heart rate or blood pressure

• Lack of weight gain

• Loss of appetite

• Diarrhea

Premature Babies

Premature babies need extra nutrition to help develop after birth.

Sometimes breast milk cannot give them the nutrients they need to gain weight and often formula is used to offset low birth weight in premature babies.

Similac and Enfamil are common formula products used to help low birth weight babies gain weight.

Some studies have indicated that these formulas, which market themselves as a naturally complete human milk alternative, are the cause of premature babies developing NEC.

The emotional and financial burden of an ill child, especially a premature baby who is ill can be devastating to a family who is already under significant stress with having a premature baby.

If your baby has become ill with gastrointestinal disease and is suffering due to NEC contact The Richard Harris Law Firm Today for a free consultation.

Contact Us For Help If

1. Infant has been diagnosed with NEC, or experienced symptoms of short bowel syndrome, perforated bowel, or other stomach ailments; and

2. The infant must develop NEC or experience symptoms of short bowel syndrome, perforated bowel, and other stomach ailments before 34 weeks of gestational age; and

3. The infant must have consumed infant formula, not just fortifier product while in the hospital; and

4. Infant must have had a surgery for NEC or other stomach or bowel issues, or be deceased; and

5. The infant must have been born from 2007- present; and

6. Must not currently be represented by another attorney

If you think your premature baby became ill due to taking certain formula products that resulted in NEC, and you think you meet the criteria above, then you should schedule a consultation with The Richard Harris Law Firm today.

Speak with a lawyer who can give you expert advice on what to do going forward.

Emotional Toll

The emotional toll and financial burden of a child with NEC can be overwhelming for a family.

If your child has suffered lasting injuries from the effects of NEC, you have the right to seek compensation.

If you think your child suffered due to NEC contact The Richard Harris Law Firm today.