How is it treated?

Your baby will be treated in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Treatment usually lasts 3 to 10 days. It may last longer if the condition is severe. Treatment includes intravenous (IV) feeding, antibiotics, and a tube that goes in the nose to the stomach to remove extra fluids and gas from the intestine.

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What are the symptoms?

Symptoms depend on how severe the problem is. They may include:

• A swollen, tender, red, or shiny belly.
• Constipation.
• Dark, black, or bloody stools.
• Low or unstable body temperature.
• Chills and fever.
• Fast heartbeat and breathing.
• Not wanting to eat.
• Vomiting.
• Being less active or having little energy.

Source: http://www.webmd.com