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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Catarrh While On Breastfeed

Hi, good day, my seven weeks old baby is having serious catarrh and she also poos after every feed, I was doing exclusive breastfeeding until my doc said she might be lactose intolerance and gave me a formula to use for her, pls I want to know what I can use to cure the catarrh and I also want to know why she poos every time she feed,
posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Hi,

It could be lactose intolerance. She needs to be tested and you should take her to a pediatrician soon as this could be serious.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Catarrh While On Breastfeed

Hi, It could be lactose intolerance. She needs to be tested and you should take her to a pediatrician soon as this could be serious. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist