What does neonatal lactose intolerance mean?

Neonatal lactose intolerance refers to a series of digestive system symptoms due to insufficient secretion or reduced activity of lactase in the intestine, resulting in incomplete digestion and decomposition of lactose in breast milk or milk

. It may be congenital lactase deficiency, i.e. low lactase activity at birth; it may also be secondary lactase deficiency, such as intestinal infection, intestinal inflammation, etc., resulting in lactase damage. Common diarrhea, yellow or green loose stools, foam, milk flap or sour taste; abdominal distension, abdominal pain, bowel sounds, etc. may also lead to neonatal growth retardation. It is mainly judged by clinical symptoms, lactose tolerance test, fecal lactose test, etc. Feeding methods can be adjusted, such as using lactose-free formula or adding lactase to breast milk; at the same time, attention should be paid to supplementing water and electrolytes to prevent dehydration and electrolyte disorders. After proper treatment and conditioning, symptoms can be gradually relieved, and lactase function may return to normal. In

short, for neonatal lactose intolerance, timely detection and correct treatment measures should be taken to ensure the healthy development of newborns. At the same time, parents should closely cooperate with doctors to observe the changes in symptoms of newborns and scientific feeding and nursing.