Common Gastrointestinal Diseases in Newborns

- Abdominal Bloating

Causes:

Improper feeding techniques leading to gas buildup
Constipation

When is it a Concern?

Hard, painful belly
Inability to digest milk
Skin discoloration of the abdomen
Vomiting mixed with blood or bile
Chronic diarrhea or constipation
Blood in stool

Possible Causes:

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Intestinal obstruction
Sepsis
Hirschsprung disease (nerve-related colon blockage)

Treatment & Care:

Identifying the cause and treating accordingly
IV fluids and nutrition as needed
Surgery in severe cases