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A member asked:
16 mon. old son has frequent bouts of prolonged sticky foul smelling stool, and trouble digesting any milk including toddler formula. why is this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Lactose intolerance: He may have lactose intolerance. You can try lactose free milk and diet for a week and see how he does. This is assuming that he is otherwise healthy and gaining weight in a healthy manner. If he does not respond or has other problems, he needs to f/u with his doctor.
Answered 11/16/2013
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See below: There are a number of possibilities for the problems. The best rec is to see your doc and discuss this and if need be, see a peds GI specialist.
Answered 10/12/2014
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