Sometimes you may feel helpless and not know what to do or where to turn for help. This article is dedicated to educating you on an issue that concerns most parents. We ll explain some common feeding problems, their causes, and what you can do. If your baby is fussy, crying, has gas or diarrhea, another cause could be lactose. Your doctor can help you determine if the problem is colic or a condition called lactose intolerance or lactose malabsorption.
Lactose malabsorption results from a shortage of an enzyme called lactase.
A shortage of lactase most often occurs after an intestinal virus. Such viruses can reduce the body s ability to produce this enzyme, and it can take some time for the enzyme to return to normal levels. Milk-free formulas eliminate the lactose, but they also eliminate milk protein. Milk protein is an excellent form of protein and is the one that most doctors prefer for infants. Colic Colic is a common problem in babies, especially those younger than three months.