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Baby is unable to digest milk
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My baby is now 2 years old, but he still drinks MMS 3 formula milk. He is unable to digest normal cow or buffalo milk. Whenever he drinks it, he gets stomach pain and his potty becomes tight. Do you have any suggestions so that he can start drinking normal milk?
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
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It is common for some toddlers to have difficulty transitioning to cow's milk if they experience digestive discomfort or constipation. You might try introducing very small amounts of whole milk mixed with his current formula, gradually increasing the ratio over several weeks. Alternatively, goat's milk or lactose-free varieties may be easier for him to digest initially. Ensuring he consumes plenty of fiber-rich foods and water can also help manage the "tight" stools you mentioned.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kondabolu Vamsi
Pediatrician
1 yrs exp
Vijayawada
If you give cow milk or buffalo milk dilute it with water with 50 -50 . It will be better and most cases baby will accept it
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's common in few kids so you need to give small quantity of milk to sensitise their body and gradually increase quantity
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Dr Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Some children take time to adjust to regular milk, and this may be due to mild lactose intolerance, sensitivity to milk protein, or simply difficulty digesting larger quantities at once. Constipation (tight potty) can also happen with buffalo milk because it is heavier and higher in fat.
Next Steps
•Start with small amounts of diluted cow milk (30–50 mL mixed with formula) and increase gradually over 1–2 weeks
•Prefer cow milk over buffalo milk initially
•Avoid forcing large volumes at once
•Ensure enough water, fruits, vegetables, and fiber in diet
•Curd/yogurt and paneer are often tolerated better than plain milk
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If there is persistent abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, blood in stool, poor weight gain, vomiting, rash, or severe constipation, a pediatric evaluation is advised to rule out lactose intolerance or cow milk protein allergy.
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