Lactose intolerance in infants may be caused by congenital deficiency of lactase, or secondary causes such as immature gastrointestinal function and intestinal inflammation, which can be treated by taking lactase orally, switching to lactose-free milk powder, or using medication.
1. Congenital deficiency of lactase: If the baby is congenitally deficient in lactase, it is necessary to abstain from lactose in daily life, and parents can also change lactose-free milk powder for the child.
2. Immature gastrointestinal function: If the baby’s gastrointestinal function is immature, the lactase enzyme in the body is temporarily deficient, it can be treated by taking lactase, and after the digestive tract matures, with the addition of complementary foods, the situation will gradually improve.
3. Intestinal inflammation: If there is intestinal inflammation, it will lead to congestion in the intestines and damage the intestinal villi, which will cause lactase deficiency. If it is bacterial infection, antibacterial drugs, such as cefixime, can be applied according to the drug sensitivity. And need to adjust the diet and switch to lactose-free milk powder, after the original disease improves, can gradually transition to breast milk or normal milk powder.
When the baby is found to have symptoms of lactose intolerance, parents must consult a professional pediatrician to receive regular treatment, do not blindly use their own medicine. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.