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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is lactose intolerance?
A condition where milk is poorly digested and absorbed. This happens more commonly in adults as the enzyme for digesting milk (lactase) in childhood decreases with age. Other risk factors include recent gut infections and ethnicity (non-Caucasian).
Symptoms of lactose intolerance
Diarrhea that improved with lactose-free milk
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Stomach feels bloated
Questions your doctor may ask to check for lactose intolerance
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose lactose intolerance
Does your diarrhea improve when you drink lactose-free milk?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?
Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?
Treatment for lactose intolerance
Decreasing milk consumption will relieve symptoms. Other options include switching to lactose-free milk, non-dairy milk, or taking lactase supplements before eating dairy products.
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References
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https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/493669
Szilagyi A, Ishayek N. Lactose Intolerance, Dairy Avoidance, and Treatment Options. Nutrients. 2018 Dec 15;10(12):1994. doi: 10.3390/nu10121994. PMID: 30558337; PMCID: PMC6316316.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/12/1994
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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/9/5380
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