lactose intolerant??

Lisa - posted on 06/04/2009

Great info there from Samantha. You know milk isn't good if you have any gastro-type thing right, so it would be the same for little ones. Was your daughter on the previous formula for long before she got the diarrhoea? If so then it's more likely a gastro-induced reaction and will pass. If you suspect it was the formula then the reaction would have occured soon after the first time she had it.

Samantha - posted on 06/04/2009

My daughter is breastfeed and If i eat anything diary she gets extremely painfun stomach aches and screams. Its horrible. She has a milk protein allergy. I've done a lil research and this is what i've found.. :)



When can lactose intolerance occur?

Primary lactose intolerance is an extremely rare condition where infants are born with an inability to digest lactose. If your baby was born with this condition, you will know in the first few days of life. Babies with this condition do not gain weight, are dehydrated and extremely unwell.



Secondary lactose intolerance can occur as a temporary condition following an episode of gastroenteritis (also known as a tummy upset, bowel infection, stomach flu or infectious diarrhea). After the inflammation in the small intestine has gone, the cells that produce 'lactase' return and so does tolerance to lactose. This type of lactose intolerance usually lasts only a couple of weeks. A secondary lactose intolerance can also occur as the result of inflammation of the lining of the intestinal wall due to milk protein allergy or intolerance.



An inherited form of lactose intolerance, known as acquired lactose intolerance is common. However, it will rarely affects a child before the age of 4 years (often not developing until late adolescence). This occurs in people who originate from countries were milk is not traditionally given after infancy e.g. Asian people, Native Americans, Indigenous Australians and people from the Middle East, Mexico, the Mediterranean and Africa. Most people of Anglo-Saxon origin (Caucasians) keep producing lactase and rarely develop this form of lactose intolerance. The incidence of lactose intolerance is overly exaggerated. Studies have shown that most people who believe they are lactose intolerant are not.



Often mistaken for lactose intolerance is lactose overload, also known as functional lactase insuficiency. Lactose overload presents with almost identical symptoms as lactose intolerance. However, unlike the child with lactose intolerance, who fails to gain weight and is very unwell, babies experiencing gastric symptoms related to lactose overload are healthy and gain good (even large) amounts of weight. The management of lactose overload is different to that of lactose intolerance.

Jenny - posted on 06/03/2009

Hi ! My daughter was breastfed until about a month ago she is 10 and half months now and when i put her on formula she had diarrhoea like there was no tomorrow so the dr switched her formula to a lactose intolerant one and she is as happy as can be. She cannot have anything dairy such as yoghurt, cheese or ice cream as this makes her go. I am also lactose intolerant and watch what i eat vigorously.

Robyn - posted on 06/03/2009

my daughter had gastrointeritis several times. We found out she's allergic to milk. She had diarreah for a long time and got this rash (eczema) on her. It could be the iron in the formula or it could be the type of formula. It also could be the lactose. They can run a blood test when she turns 1 to see what it is but before then it can come out false. I would research it and talk to your doctor.

Krystle - posted on 05/28/2009

My daughter is 10 mo.o. as well and is Lactose intolerant like me, She was vomtting, diahrea and really sick with the Advanced Formula, and Doctor switched her to Soy Formula and hasn't had any tummy issues.

User - posted on 05/27/2009

My son has has a TON of GI problems and now is having diarrhea as well. He got it while we were switching to another formula (he is on Elecare- prescription formula for milk protein allergy and we were trying to put him on Gentlease). I took him to the pedi and they sent off a stool sample. She said he could be lactose intolerant. I'm hoping we get some answers...what brand are you using and do you like it?

Eve - posted on 05/26/2009

What type of formula is it? A lot of them do not even contain lactose anymore. The corn syrup and vegetable oils is usually what is causing the digestive disturbance.

Christina - posted on 05/25/2009

Mycah had Rota Virus at 5.5 months and it really did a number on him. It lasted almost 3 weeks. When it was all said and done we had to switch formulas because his stomach just couldn't handle the regular similac any more. The doctor said that eventually we could switch back (with time it would pass) but we chose to just stick with it and he's done very well on it. I read somewhere that they can become temporarily lactose intolerant after a stomach sickness. Mycah has done well with just switching the formula and nothing else has had to change. We avoid letting him have too much adult food that may have milk in it. Very small bites and minimal amounts. Although he's always been one of those kids that once it disappears from sight, he could careless about eating it anymore.