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Q: Toddler cannot digest milk or soy milk

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 3rd, 2007

14 month old cannot digest milk, soy milk or any food that is not organic. have any ideas why

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 20th, 2007

Digestive and Bowel Disorders Answer A3106

If your baby can not digest milk, you can consult a pediatrician because malabsorption syndrome should be excluded. It is a rather serious matter, but you might also try to serve your child specially adapted milk for a 14 month old.

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