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How Can Diarrhea In An Infant Be Treated?
Goodday My baby (6weeks old) was on lactogen from birth but she vomits the past 2 weeks after a full bottle .... she got her injections on 7/10/2016 and the sister told us she s allergic to the milk and must put her on infasoy.... this morning 8/10/2016 her diaper was musterd but there where grean also in and very loose... she also push alot while she drinks but nothing comes out .... please help us ....
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
Hi,
There is a possibility of milk intolerance and you should stop giving her lactogen on an immediate basis and try lactose-free formulations. Although apart from that I would suggest you to rule out any gastric infection by proper blood tests. Please go to your healthcare provider for that and for tests including noninvasive hydrogen breath testing to check for lactose intolerance. There could be many etiologies for lactose intolerance and hence the treatment depends upon proper diagnosis. Also, when you will stop giving her dairy products, it is very important to give supplemental calcium so that she may get proper calcium for bone and teeth formation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Maninder, General & Family Physician
There is a possibility of milk intolerance and you should stop giving her lactogen on an immediate basis and try lactose-free formulations. Although apart from that I would suggest you to rule out any gastric infection by proper blood tests. Please go to your healthcare provider for that and for tests including noninvasive hydrogen breath testing to check for lactose intolerance. There could be many etiologies for lactose intolerance and hence the treatment depends upon proper diagnosis. Also, when you will stop giving her dairy products, it is very important to give supplemental calcium so that she may get proper calcium for bone and teeth formation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Maninder, General & Family Physician
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