Lactose intolerance in infants is categorized into primary and secondary. In the case of primary lactose intolerance, lifelong use of lactose-free formula food or lactase enzyme may be required; in the case of secondary lactose intolerance, the condition usually improves in about 6 months, but the recovery time may also vary due to the wide range of individual conditions.
1. Primary lactose intolerance: Infants cannot break down lactose due to congenital deficiency of lactase. Therefore, they need to use lactose-free formula food or take lactase enzyme for the rest of their lives.
2. Secondary lactose intolerance: secondary to diseases such as enteritis, resulting in a decline in gastrointestinal function, the body produces lactase enzyme can not completely break down lactose, under normal circumstances in about 2 to 6 months can be recovered, but the specific depends on the baby’s individual physical condition, so there may be differences in the time of recovery.
If an infant is lactose intolerant, it is recommended to consult a doctor for symptomatic intervention to avoid delaying the baby’s growth and development. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.