Lactose Intolerance

[Guest guest]

Hello Doctors,

My second son is suffering from suspected lactose intolerance. The

symptoms are - he becomes very cranky in the night, becomes very

restless, does not sleep - sleeps between 3 AM - 5 AM. He is still

being breast fed and he is 9 weeks old. When ever Phenargan syrup has

been given as per the pediatrician's advice, he sleeps well that and

also the next day, but later the same old symptoms return. His stool

are very frequent, watery to sticky in consistency, color is normal. We

got his urine tested as per the advice of the pediatrician and it

mentioned there stool to be slightly acidic, was positive for stool

reducing substances reading about 0.5%. This was the indication for

lactose intolerance as per the pediatrician. I am in a dilemma what to

do next? His symptoms does not seem to come down. Presently he is on

homeopathic medications as per a homeopathic qualified doctor.

Can some of the doctors on this panel help me out with some suggestions

and tips.

[Guest guest]

> This was the indication for

> lactose intolerance as per the pediatrician. I am in a dilemma what to

> do next? His symptoms does not seem to come down

 

avoid lactose! - btw, homeopathic tablets are often prepared with

lactose

you don't say how old he is but avoid giving him any dairy at all

and since u are breast-feeding him, you need to avoid common problem

foods such as dairy, flour, sugar, chocolate, coffee, cruciferous

vegies, garlic and chili peppers

 

> - he becomes very cranky in the night, becomes very

> restless, does not sleep - sleeps between 3 AM - 5 AM. He is still

 

this the vata time of day, and thus vata-reducing herbs and therapies

are best used, but there is also a paittika component, inferred from

the loose motions

 

and, since he is breast fed you can also drink carminative herbal teas

that reduce vata and pitta, such coriander, fennel, dill and licorice,

2-3 cups a day, and even give him a little to suck on (either in a

bottle or by soaking a clean cloth in the tea); other helpful herbs

might include chamomile or catnip; for added benefit, you can give him

a little slippery elm gruel to settle his stomach

 

topically, i would recommend a medicated oil to rub into his belly,

before bedtime and even during the early morning hours, such as almond

oil infused with chamomile essential oil

 

regular full body massage with plain oil (e.g. sesame, almond etc.) is

also recommended

encourage lots of skin on skin contact

play soothing music, e.g. indian classical, baroque music (e.g. JS Bach)

aromatherapy at night could include lavender and lemon balm

Caldecott

todd

www.toddcaldecott.com