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Removing milk products from the diet usually improves the symptoms. However, not having milk in the diet can lead to a shortage of calcium, vitamin D, riboflavin, and protein. Add other sources of calcium to the diet if you remove milk products. Most people with low lactase leve...[read article]

Treatment News for Lactose Intolerance

Tests for Lactose Intolerance

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Lactose tolerance tests measure the ability of your intestines to break down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. See also: Lactose...  More
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Lactose Hydrogen Breath Test
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Feces pH Test
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Enteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the small intestine (small bowel.  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Lactose Intolerance

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LACTASE (LAK teys) is an enzyme that aids in the digestion of lactose. Lactose is in dairy foods like ice cream, cheese, and milk. This supplement is used to break ...  More
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Self Care for Lactose Intolerance

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Avoid Milk and Milk Products
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Herbs and Supplements for Lactose Intolerance What's this?

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Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally considered to be beneficial because it ...  More
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