Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a long-term condition in which the body cannot properly digest

lactose

. Lactose intolerance is characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms which occur shortly after the consumption of

lactose-containing

 products.
If it's not recognized and treated early on, the condition can be life-threatening. The diarrhea can cause dehydration and electrolyte loss.
Symptoms

Abdominal pain

  • After consuming milk or dairy products

  • Nonspecific, non-focal

or Abdominal bloating

  • After consuming milk or dairy products

common

Diarrhea

  • After consuming milk or dairy products

common

Feel like vomiting

  • After consuming milk or dairy products

or Throwing up

  • After consuming milk or dairy products

common

Stomach rumbling

common

Frequent farting

  • After consuming milk or dairy products

Risk factors

Gluten intolerance

Inflammation of the colon

Treatment
Treatment often includes avoiding lactose-containing products and finding dairy substitutes, medication to help lactose digestion, and even

habituation to dairy products

.
Recommended specialist

If you have Lactose Intolerance, then a visit to a family medicine specialist is recommended.

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