Question
A 14-month-old baby has been experiencing foamy, yellow stool with milk curds for a week. The baby is primarily breastfed but also receives formula. The baby often cries during feeding and frequently has milk bubbles in the mouth. Could this be related to lactose intolerance?
Answer
This condition is often due to dyspepsia, and it is recommended to take probiotics orally to regulate the digestion. If the child is eating normally, has sufficient urine output, and gains weight normally, this should have little impact on the child. The presence of milk bubbles in the baby’s mouth may indicate an incomplete swallowing function, which should improve over time.