Question 1

can being lactose intolerant cause seizures, vomiting, & diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

No: Lactose intolerance generally causes some gassiness, some bloating in the tummy, and some loose stools. Sometimes there is also constipation. If there are recurrent or serious seizures, a person likely has something worse than just being lactose intolerant. Lactose is not necessary, meaning a person can find plenty of foods or drinks that do not contain lactose.

Question 2

what are the causes of lactose intolerance in people and why does it occur?

Accepted Answer

Lactase deficiency: Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase normally found in the gut which is needed to digest milk sugar or lactose found in milk and many dairy products.  The condition is usually genetic but may not appear until teens or early adulthood.

Question 3

can lactose intolerance cause hemroids?

Accepted Answer

Can't digest lactose: A normal person eating a healthy diet including dairy products can get flatulence or bloating. One reason is excess fiber. Since humans don't digest the fiber, intestinal bacteria will feed on it and make gas as a byproduct. Another reason is lactose intolerance, in which one can't digest the lactose (milk sugar) he eats. Again, bacteria will feed on it. Gas can build up, causing bloating.

Question 4

what is lactose intolerance? does it cause bloating?

Accepted Answer

Can't digest lactose: A normal person eating a healthy diet including dairy products can get flatulence or bloating. One reason is excess fiber. Since humans don't digest the fiber, intestinal bacteria will feed on it and make gas as a byproduct. Another reason is lactose intolerance, in which one can't digest the lactose (milk sugar) he eats. Again, bacteria will feed on it. Gas can build up, causing bloating.

Question 5

why is gas caused by lactose intolerance so painful?

Accepted Answer

Gas: Gas produced by lactose intolerance affects individuals differently.In some people the pain may be severe, in others the pain may be mild.

Question 6

how to stop bloating pain caused by lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Sure lact intol?: If you are sure the symptoms are due to lactose intolerance, as opposed to lots of other causes, e.g. Ulcers, infection, inflammatory bowel, celiac, parasites, tumors, other, then warm beverages may help stimulate bowel and pass gas.  Gas-x works in stomach not farther down. Peppermint oil, chamomile, fennel, caraway all decrease spasm in bowel-may help. If recurrent symptom, see md.

Question 7

can drinking milk when lactose intolerance cause any damage?

Accepted Answer

Water is fine: Lactose intolerance is a deficiency in the intestines of lactase the enzyme that digests milk's sugar (lactose). Water does not contain lactose therefore not a problem.

Question 8

can you tell me if lactose-intolerance causes skin discoloration?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: if you have celaic disease you could also have a rash called dermatitis herpetiformis. this could be a "chnage in skin color"

IF you get dehydrated b/o lactose intolerance you could look grey or yellow
otherwise nope

Question 9

can acute or chronic pancreatitis cause secondary lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

No: Unrelated, lactase is an enzyme produced by the small intestine not the pancreas, the lack of which, for several reasons, leads to lactose intolerance, and not the pancreatic problems

Question 10

anyone know what is a reason for lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Lactose: The cause is the inability or decreased ability of the small bowel to digest the disaccharide lactose due to lack or decrease lactase activity.  Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down the lactose to two monosaccharides that can be absorbed. If lactose is not digested in the small bowel it gets to the colon and causes the symptoms. More inf @
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/lactose-intolerance/ds0.

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