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Lactose Intolerance Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Lactose Intolerance
Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent the development of lactose intolerance.
If you have the condition, avoiding or restricting the amount of milk products in your diet can reduce or prevent symptoms.
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Expert & Community Posts
Medication and Lactose Intolerance: Are You Aware?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...cream and ice cream seem to bother people the most. Lactose intolerance symptoms can be mild or... Read more »
Lactose Intolerance and IBD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health ExpertWhat does lactose intolerance have to do with Inflammatory Bowel Disease? For those of you who... Read more »
Q&A: Lactose intolerance
By Patrika Tsai , Health ExpertQuestion: I have been told that I may have lactose intolerance. Does that mean I have to give up... Read more »
Weighing In: Lactose Intolerance
By Heather Reese , Health ExpertQuestion: I just found out I am lactose intolerant, does this mean I have to avoid all dairy... Read more »
Food Allergies, Food Intolerance or Food Sensitivity?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health ExpertAllergic reactions to ingredients in the foods you eat can range from mild to severe; they can even... Read more »
Health Guide
Lactose intolerance
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