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5 week old has very hard stools that come out as hard balls every 3 days. on soy formula due to lactose intolerance. what can i give to help her go?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

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Constipation: It is very rare to be lactose intolerant at the age of 5 weeks. I would try formula like similac gentlease to see. If it didn't work, try nutramegen or pregestamil.

Answered 4/4/2014

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A member asked:

5 week old has very hard stools that come out as hard balls every 3 days. on soy formula due to lactose intolerance. what can i give to help her go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

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