SHORT CASE-10

A newborn baby had severe abdominal discomfort &

distention, severe abdominal pain and diarrhoea after being
fed breast milk.
Hydrogen breath test shows positive.
Questions:
1. What is the diagnosis?
2. Which enzyme is deficient?
3. What dietary advice will you give?

Answers:
1. Lactose intolerance
2. Lactase enzyme
3. Lactose free diet (avoid milk and milk products)