Lactose Intolerance May Be a Rare Cause of Constipation in the Newborn Period

Abstract

Follow up growth and development in infant and children, for protection of bone health is cornerstone of dietary management. Lactose intolerance was considered in the cases of gas, abdominal distention, and water defecation complaints during neonatal period. However lactose intolerance should be kept in mind in cases with constipation. Growth should be monitored and dietary requirements should be met timely initiation of complementary feeding in all children. In this case report, a newborn diagnosed with lactose intolerance with a history of constipation and poor weight gain will be presented.