Question
A baby who started breastfeeding exclusively around ten days after birth, and had been doing well with formula milk before, now often experiences abdominal distension, flatulence, and restlessness. White granular substances have been found in the baby’s stool. Could this be lactose intolerance or a digestive issue? The baby was diagnosed with mild rickets in the hospital.
Answer
Based on the information you provided, the baby may have a digestive problem. The white granular substances in the stool are undigested milk components. It is recommended to give the baby probiotics to regulate the intestines. Lactose intolerance usually manifests as chronic diarrhea, not just abdominal distension and flatulence. As for rickets, this is due to the baby’s inability to effectively absorb calcium due to poor digestion.Recommendations:
- Use probiotics such as Mamy Love or Ginestan.
- The baby currently needs to supplement calcium and vitamin D, which can be taken as calcium carbonate, such as Gadyxin or Nanokar, which is easy to absorb.
- Cod liver oil can be taken as Icycin, or use Cholecalciferol Milk; start Icycin after one month. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!