DD1 (2.5 years) has had an upset tummy of sorts on and off for about 5-6 months. In that time, we have done a multitude of tests (including bacterias, parasites, gluten intolerance and allergies, and a few others) and the only thing that has come up was a common parasite in one of her many, many stool samples. This was treated, although not very effectively as the medicine tasted awful and we couldnt get it into her very easily (she did have about half the dose and improved slightly afterwards).
On the surface, she seems pretty well (with the odd cold here and there) but gets lethargic often, is overly sensitive (even for a toddler), on/off diarrhea and inbetween that, has awful smelling and looking poo, of which she can never get to the toilet in time (so I guess there is little warning for her) - these poos seem to be getting worse and more explosive. Nappies dont make it any easier and it just shoots up the back and out the legs like she's a newborn (plus she does well with wees on th toilet so Id prefer not to go backwards there for the sake of convenience! Most of the time, she ends up needing to be washed down in the shower. She has also had a few nights up vomiting (3-4 times over the 5 months), always at the same time as the diarrhea and but generally only for the one night.
We've now been referred to peadiatrics at the hospital to see what else if could be but I've been wondering if perhaps it could be lactose intolerance. She went on a nursing strike at 10 months that my supply only held up with for another 2 months of pumping (she would drink it in a cup). She has a wide variety of foods in her diet, doesnt have a milk drink but does eat yoghurts and cheese regularly.
Has anyone had experience with lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms??
Or if anyone has any idea what else this could be or things I could try, I am open to suggestions!
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Ongoing Upset Tummy
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