Question

what is the causes,signs and symptoms,diagnosis and management of necrotiing enterocolitis

Answer 1

Answer:-

Necroting enterocolitis is a condition in which the intestine is damaged. And the infection may spread abdomen.

Causes:-

This occur by invasion of bacteria in to the body.

* Decrease oxygen and blood supply to the baby, thatcauses to weaken the baby , and decrease fighting capacity for infection may lead to this condition.

* Premature birth:-

* It can occur premature birth babies because they are not enough for fight with infection because of unproper development of babies.

* If the baby is having other intestinal prolems may lead to this condition.

Signs and symptoms:_

abdomina swelling:- because of swollen intestine.

Diarrohea:- due to malabsorption of nutrients.

Bloody stools:-due to swelling of intestine.

Vomittings:-due to malabsorption.

Baby may have fever due to infection.

Breathing problems may develop due to abdominal distension.

Diagnosis:-

Physical examination:-

Abdominal enlargergement should observe by palpating abdomen.

Observe for Abdominal pain and tenderness.

X- ray for abdomen:- to identify intestine damage.and to identify any intestinal fluid.

Stools for blood test:- to identify infection.

Management:-

* Stop breast feeding to the baby.

* Start iv fluids to hydrate baby.

* Start antibiotics to contro infection.

* If tfhe condition is worsen the infection spread to abdomen need to perform sugery to remove damaged tissue.

* Drain is adjusted in abdomen to remove extra and infected fluid.

This disease occur for new born babies . And it needs to treat in early stage to prevent further damage.