What are early symptoms of necrotizing enterocolitis?

Early symptoms of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) may include:

- Abdominal distension

- Tenderness or pain in the abdomen

- Greenish or bloody stools

- Vomiting

- Lethargy

- Rapid breathing

- Decreased urine output

- Lack of appetite

- Weight loss

- Temperature instability (either too high or too low)