Infants with NEC may experience discoloration on the abdominal skin. The skin may appear to turn dark pink, deep red, blue, or even bruised, and veins may show through the skin. Abdominal discoloration usually presents shortly after the infant has experienced bloating and discomfort associated with abdominal distension.

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