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Lactose Intolerance Learning Center

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Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose(a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products).Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance.Lactose intoleran...

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Symptoms
Abdominal bloatingAbdominal crampsDiarrheaFloating stoolsFoul-smelling stoolsGas (flatulence)MalnutritionNauseaSlow g...
Causes
Lactose intolerance happens when the small intestine does not make enough of the enzyme lactase. Babies' bodies make ...
Treatments
Removing milk products from the diet usually improves the symptoms. However, not having milk in the diet can lead to...
Drugs
  • lactase
  • Lactaid Ultra
  • Lactase Extra Strength
Complications
Weight loss and malnutrition are possible complications.
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent lactose intolerance.If you have the condition, avoiding or restricting the amount of...
Doctor Specialties
You or your child has symptoms of lactose intolerance and you need information on food substitutes. Your symptoms get...

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