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What Does Positive Reducing Substance In Stool Test Of A Baby Indicate?
Hi, My 3 month old baby has reducing substance positive in stool test. What does it mean. Will it lead to a serious problem? What is causing this to positive? He is breast fed . no other milk or formula is given. What should I do to make this normal and what diet should I take. Please advice.
Fri, 25 Sep 2020
Hi,
Can you mention his symptoms, and why a test was ordered? Positive test indicates partially digested sugars in stool, which can happen in lactose intolerance or following diarrhea. Depending on the situation, various degrees of lactose free diet might help. Kindly discuss with your pediatrician or get back with details.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Can you mention his symptoms, and why a test was ordered? Positive test indicates partially digested sugars in stool, which can happen in lactose intolerance or following diarrhea. Depending on the situation, various degrees of lactose free diet might help. Kindly discuss with your pediatrician or get back with details.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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