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*** The Effect on Infants
When an infant or a young child suffers a reaction from drinking milk, it can be distressing to the child as well as to the parents. If a child develops diarrhea, dehydration could result. It may be wise for parents to seek the advice of a pediatrician. When intolerance is diagnosed, some doctors have recommended changing from milk to a supplement. The result for many has been relief from the distressing symptoms.
In the case of an allergy, there is more concern. Some doctors provide an antihistamine. However, if breathing is restricted, more will need to be done by a doctor to alleviate the situation. In rare cases, a potentially fatal condition called anaphylaxis can occur.
If an infant begins vomiting, another concern is a rare condition called galactosemia. As mentioned earlier, the galactose is separated by lactase, but galactose needs to be converted into glucose. If an accumulation of galactose occurs, severe liver damage, kidney deformity, mental retardation, hypoglycemia, and even cataracts can result. Hence, early and complete elimination of lactose from the infant’s diet is vital.