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How To Confirm Lactose Intolerance?
My 17 month old does not eat a thing! Yesterday, she had 2 bites of noodles, and 3-4 bites of eggs. Her doctor has her on Pediasure for the nutrients but I still feel that she is not eating enough to be healthy. She also has VERY smelly stool. Could she be lactose intolerant?
Sat, 14 Jun 2014
Hi, Thanks for asking. Does your child also have increase frequency of stool along with smelly stools? Stool sample report will be able to tell if your child has lactose intolerance. Also in my opinion you may start supplementation for your child as children with iron deficiency will also have poor appetite.
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