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My 15 month old has been following up with gi since she was 3 months. she has been neocate & gf diet. dx ftt, due to poor weight gain. diarrhea constant, gassy, fussy. calprotectin 266, qualitative fecal stool abnormal and elastase normal. help?

Q: my 15 month old has been following up with gi since she was 3 months. she has been neocate & gf diet. dx ftt, due to poor weight gain. diarrhea constant, gassy, fussy. calprotectin 266, qualitative fecal stool abnormal and elastase normal. help?

: Food allergies should be ruled out. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available to review further. if she had a NICU stay, please detail. Note foods that worsen symptoms. Keep her well hydrated.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Food allergies should be ruled out. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available to review further. if she had a NICU stay, please detail. Note foods that worsen symptoms. Keep her well hydrated.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/26/2021

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Dr. Alan Lasnover answered

I am not a pediatrician, but it sounds very much like you need to find a trusted pediatrician, one familiar with gastrointestinal problems.

Answered 9/23/2021

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A member asked:

My 15 month old has been following up with gi since she was 3 months. she has been neocate & gf diet. dx ftt, due to poor weight gain. diarrhea constant, gassy, fussy. calprotectin 266, qualitative fecal stool abnormal and elastase normal. help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Alan Lasnover answered

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