Patient's question:
A baby is about 40 days old and their stomach often makes gurgling sounds, they have gas, and their poop has curds. They have a bowel movement about four times a day. Even after taking medicine, it doesn't improve. They went for a blood test and stool test, both of which were normal. What could be the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Given this situation, consider that the baby may have lactose intolerance. This means that there is a low excretion of lactase, which cannot fully digest the lactose from breast milk or cow's milk, leading to non-infectious nausea and vomiting. This condition typically occurs in newborns or infants who are primarily fed with milk. You can give the baby more warm water to drink and offer small, frequent meals to make it easier for the intestines to digest. Pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm and gently massage the abdomen to promote intestinal movement. The mother must arrange her diet reasonably.