Patient's question:
The baby is 27 days old. The day before yesterday, I had his stool tested: lactose intolerance and 2-4 white blood cells. Over the past two days, I have been feeding him lactose-free formula, but his stool is green and contains small pieces of black, viscous material.Doctor's answer:
Lactose intolerance is a non-infectious condition characterized by nausea and vomiting caused by insufficient lactase excretion, which leads to incomplete absorption of lactose in compressed breast milk or formula. Two to four white blood cells might indicate possible intestinal inflammation. It is recommended to consult a pediatrician at a local hospital or feed the baby in small, frequent amounts, closely monitoring the situation for a few days.The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my 27-day-old baby has lactose intolerance?" and is hoped to be helpful. Wishing you good health!