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.lactose intolarance to my baby
My son is 1 year 6months old . He has diagnosed with lactose intolerance.
Need one suggestion regarding breast feeding.
If I stop all dairy products for mother Can she give him breast milk?
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Dr. Manoj I. J.
Pediatrician
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Lactose intolerance can be congenital (then it is lifelong issue) or transient (following gut infection, in which case there is full recovery once the lining of Small intestines heal).
There is Lactose-free cows' milk (from Amul available online) or even Lactose-free formula powder milk (usually indicated as LF) available in medical shops: can easily use these.
Drs recommend to continue breast milk even if there is lactose-intolerance: but since your child is 1.5years, the suckling is likely to be non-nutritive & more for emotional-bonding of mother-child.
Next Steps
Please check stool reducing substance test after 1month to reconfirm Lactulose-intolerance
Health Tips
Giving oral zinc is recommended if there was any diarrhoea episode, to promote gut mucosal healing.
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