What should be our next steps for our premature baby girl who is experiencing severe feeding issues, infections, breathing pauses, and green fluid in her stomach after starting Duphalac, especially now that doctors suspect narrowed areas in her intestines (strictures) and are recommending surgery?
The green fluid and suspected strictures point to a physical narrowing in her intestines, which explains her feeding difficulties. While lactulose (Duphalac) can sometimes cause gas, the main issue is this narrowing. Surgery is often the safest and most effective path to repair these strictures, allowing her digestive tract to heal so she can feed comfortably and grow stronger. Please trust her neonatal team and ask them to walk you through the surgical plan step-by-step. They are highly specialized in helping brave little ones through these exact challenges.