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What Are Symptoms Of Lactose Intolerance
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
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 »
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 »
Medication and Lactose Intolerance: Are You Aware?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertA reader of mine opened my eyes wide. I have a son who is lactose intolerant. So is my sister.... 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
...by not having enough of the enzyme lactase. Alternative Names Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance Causes,... Read more »Lactose intolerance
Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance Symptoms Abdominal cramps Bloating ... Read more »Lactose intolerance
Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance Treatment Removing milk products from the diet usually... Read more »Gas: flatulence
Flatulence (flatus) Prevention References Birrer RB. Irritable bowel syndrome. Dis Mon. 2002; 48(2): 105-143. Lovelace HY. Diagnosis, symptoms, and... Read more »Abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by gas in the bowel. Alternative Names Bloating Considerations ... Read more »Images
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