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Suggest Treatment For Mild Lactose Intolerence In Child
Question: My baby who was born on 30th july14. He has some issues with his motions. Till 5 days back he was having motion every alternate day now he is having 3-5 times a day for the last 4 days. I have got the stool test done. Report is attached for your reference.
Brief Answer:
Mild lactose intolerance
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Passing stools semi loose 5 times a day, is mostly a viral infection, which is very common in this age.
The report you attached shows traces of reducing substances which is due to mild lactose intolerance.
Lactose intolerance is common after a viral illness, which means the enzyme to digest lactose in milk ( lactase ) is less than normal, as a result of infection. But this is usually a transient condition, which will improve in few days.
Don't worry, this will settle in few days.
Few tips
1. Try probiotics like bifilac twice daily.
2. ORS sips every few minutes , to help in re hydration.
3. Zinc as oral drops 0.5ml once daily for 10 days to help in faster recovery.
If stools increase , consult your pediatrician for lactose free milk ( usually may not be needed unless prolonged and severe )
Wishing your baby speedy recovery.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX
Mild lactose intolerance
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Passing stools semi loose 5 times a day, is mostly a viral infection, which is very common in this age.
The report you attached shows traces of reducing substances which is due to mild lactose intolerance.
Lactose intolerance is common after a viral illness, which means the enzyme to digest lactose in milk ( lactase ) is less than normal, as a result of infection. But this is usually a transient condition, which will improve in few days.
Don't worry, this will settle in few days.
Few tips
1. Try probiotics like bifilac twice daily.
2. ORS sips every few minutes , to help in re hydration.
3. Zinc as oral drops 0.5ml once daily for 10 days to help in faster recovery.
If stools increase , consult your pediatrician for lactose free milk ( usually may not be needed unless prolonged and severe )
Wishing your baby speedy recovery.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Please advise whether the following medication is ok for the above problem:
Saccharomyces boulardii 250mg
Xymex drops
Saccharomyces boulardii 250mg
Xymex drops
Brief Answer:
yes both are fine
Detailed Answer:
You. can give both the medicines you mentioned.
they are probiotics and digesting enzymes.
Regards
yes both are fine
Detailed Answer:
You. can give both the medicines you mentioned.
they are probiotics and digesting enzymes.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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