He has been having trouble with constipation for a while now. We have tried increasing fruit, veggies, and whole grains to no avail. His father is lactose intolerant yet can drink skim milk with no problems. Shannon Woodstock, Nebraska D r. Tummy troubles of one type or another can make anyone feel miserable.
Milk is a major part of most children's diets.
If a child is intolerant to milk, this can affect how he feels every single day of his life. Nausea, cramps, and pain can squelch the normal joys of discovery and mastery. But the classic symptoms of milk intolerance are diarrhea, spitting up, or abdominal pain. Many kids with milk intolerance also wheeze, especially when they get a cold. They can have the dry, sensitive skin of eczema.