Why Are There Lactose Intolerant Babies?
The term lactose intolerant refers to the body not being able to produce enough amounts of lactose. This enzyme serves the purpose of digesting lactose which is present in all dairy products. It is the sugar present in cow’s milk, for example. When lactose does not get digested, it remains in the intestines leading to gastrointestinal problems. Those babies which have had premature births have a higher tendency of not being able to produce enough lactose. This becomes evident when they suffer from diarrhea too often, and cry due to pain in the stomach. In some cases, babies may also vomit, or experience eczema. These signs usually start taking place around thirty to sixty minutes after the baby has consumed milk. This milk could either be cow’s or breast milk. A few basic symptoms of lactose intolerance include pain and cramps in the abdominal area, bloating, and having gas for up to two hours after the baby has had milk. The intolerance does not only show up when the baby has had milk
