{"id":46512,"date":"2021-08-13T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T01:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=46512"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:37:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T02:37:15","slug":"lactose-intolerance-symptoms-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/lactose-intolerance-symptoms-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs That Your Baby Can\u2019t Digest Milk And How To Treat Lactose Intolerance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest milk properly and more often than not, this is a normal occurrence. What exactly is lactose, you ask? Lactose is a type of sugar that\u2019s found in a range of milk products such as formula and breast milk. That said, there\u2019s no need to worry because <\/span>lactose intolerance in babies<\/span> is not life-threatening, unlike cow\u2019s milk protein allergy (CMPA) which affects the immune system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lactose intolerance is merely a digestive problem that would result in an upset tummy. In Malaysia, up to <\/span>91% of adults were reportedly lactose intolerant<\/span><\/a>, of which its symptoms can begin in early childhood and gradually become more prominent in adulthood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes Of <\/span>Lactose Intolerance In Babies<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lactose intolerance in babies<\/span>\u2014and even adults\u2014happens due to the body\u2019s lack of an enzyme called lactase. Lactase helps break down lactose into glucose and galactose. Hence, if a person\u2019s body does not produce enough lactase, they will suffer from lactose intolerance, as they won\u2019t be able to properly digest lactose in <\/span>milk<\/span><\/a>. This will result in a few<\/span> lactose intolerance symptoms<\/span>, which we will take a closer look at, below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs And <\/span>Symptoms <\/span>Of <\/span>Lactose Intolerance In Babies<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re wondering how soon the signs and <\/span>symptoms of <\/span>lactose intolerance in babies<\/span> and children would kick in, that would be within the 30-minute to two-hour window after consuming milk or other <\/span>dairy products<\/span><\/a>. Also, the severity (ranging from mild to severe) or number of symptoms experienced will depend on how much milk or dairy was consumed, as well as how well they can tolerate lactose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for <\/span>babies<\/span><\/a>, since they can\u2019t exactly communicate what\u2019s bothering them, you may have to look out for other non-direct symptoms, such as in their temperament or behaviour. Generally, here are some of the common signs and <\/span>symptoms of lactose intolerance<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n