Lactose Intolerance Treatment and Symptoms Lactose Intolerence

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into simpler forms that can then be absorbed into the bloodstream. When there is not enough lactase to digest the amount of lactose consumed, the results, although not usually dangerous, may be very distressing. While not all persons deficient in lactase have symptoms, those who do are considered to be lactose intolerant.

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Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

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Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance usually begin 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose. Common signs and symptoms include: Nausea Abdominal cramps Bloa...
Source: MayoClinic

Causes
... The cells that line your small intestine produce an enzyme called lactase. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose into two simple sugars — glucose and galactose — that can be...
Source: MayoClinic

Lactose Intolerance Treatment

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Self-care
... It''s impossible to improve your body''s ability to produce lactase. But you can usually control the symptoms of lactose intolerance by modifying your diet and using special products made for people w...
Source: MayoClinic

Lactose Intolerance Other

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Lactose Intolerance
... What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar primarily found in milk and dairy products. It is caused by a shortage of lactase in the body, an enzyme ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic

Lactose and Glucose Hydrogen Breath Test
... What is the hydrogen breath test? The hydrogen breath test is used to identify one of two conditions: lactose intolerance or an abnormal growth of bacteria in the intestine. What is lactose intoleranc...
Source: Cleveland Clinic

   

Lactose Intolerance Articles

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  • Lactose Intolerance
    ... Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced b...
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  • Why Does Milk Bother Me?
    ... Lactose intolerance means that you cannot digest foods with lactose in them. Lactose is the sugar found in milk and foods made with milk. These foods contain lactose. No. Lactose intolerance is not se...
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