Fermented milk products such as yogurt can usually be tolerated. Other sources of calcium should be added to the diet if milk products are eliminated. Goat's milk can sometimes be tolerated. Drink it with meals, not alone. Buttermilk and cheeses have less lactose than milk.
Symptoms usually resolve when milk products are eliminated from the diet.
Complications Weight loss and malnutrition are complications. If your child has symptoms of lactose intolerance, consult with your physician regarding dietary substitutions. Also call if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment, or if new symptoms develop. There is no known way to prevent the development of lactose intolerance. However, avoiding or restricting the amount of milk products eaten can reduce or eliminate the symptoms.