Dr J Viswanath, a senior paediatrician based in Chennai, explains the cause and treatment for Milk Allergy. This enzyme is present in the superficial layers of the intestinal villi. Diarrhoea and vomiting, as in acute gasteroenteritis, may often result in the shedding of the superficial layers of the intestinal villi, resulting in a lactase deficiency. Instead, it is fermented by bacterial action into lactic acid, carbon di oxide and water. Stools in such a child becomes acidic, loose and explosive.
Diarrhoea persists for more than one week.
Redness around the anal area. Frothy, foaming, foul smelling and loose stools. Good appetite in spite of diarrhoea. Acidity of motion can be determined by using litmus paper in the water content of motion. Benedict s Reagent test can be done to check for sugar in motion.