Other conditions with symptoms similar to necrotizing enterocolitis
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Other conditions with symptoms similar to necrotizing enterocolitis
Other conditions that may have symptoms similar to those of necrotizing enterocolitis include:
- Infection of the bloodstream (sepsis).
- Infections of the intestine or infections within the body that can affect the digestive process.
- Twisting of the intestines (volvulus).
- Intestinal blockage or obstruction.
- Anal fissures.
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| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Jennifer Merchant, MD - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 15, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Jennifer Merchant, MD - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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