Category 🔹 Section 5: Gastrointestinal & Nutritional Disorders

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Fact #22: Proper feeding techniques and thickened formula can help manage GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in newborns can cause frequent vomiting, feeding difficulties, irritability, and poor weight gain. While mild reflux (GER) is common and usually resolves on its own, severe GERD may require specific management strategies to prevent complications. 📌…

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Fact #21: Gastroesophageal reflux is normal, but severe cases can cause feeding problems

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is common in newborns and typically not a cause for concern. Most babies spit up milk occasionally due to an immature digestive system and the frequent consumption of liquid diets. However, in some cases, reflux becomes severe…

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Fact #20: Breast milk significantly reduces the risk of NEC in preterm infants

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening intestinal disease that primarily affects premature babies, causing inflammation, infection, and tissue death in the intestines. One of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of NEC is by feeding breast milk instead…

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Fact #19: Necrotizing enterocolitis is one of the most serious gastrointestinal emergencies in premature babies

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening intestinal disease that primarily affects premature babies. It causes inflammation, infection, and tissue death (necrosis) in the intestines, which can lead to perforation (holes in the intestinal wall), severe infections, and even death if…

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