Question 1

i have lactose intolerance. can i take azithromycin 250 mg (2 tabs once daily)? i want to make sure i don't get any bad side effects.

thanks

Accepted Answer

No difference: Lactose intolerance only affects the digestion of milk sugar and no bearing on anything else.

Question 2

is advisable to take a digestive enzyme or probiotic for bloating and gas. especially if one suspects lactose intolerance. and which one is the best to take?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme=yes: Lactose intolerance is usually because the person does not make the enzyme needed to digest lactose. Germs in the gut then use it for food &amp; trigger gas/acidic stools. Probiotics do not change that. There are over the counter pills that contain the enzyme &amp; taking them can help. Products under names like lactaid would be what I would use. Probiotics won't hurt, but I doubt they could help.

Question 3

if i am lactose intolerant, when i eat dairy products am i still absorbing the nutrients? is gas and discomfort the only real side effects?

Accepted Answer

Nutrients elsewhere: If you are uncomfortable after eating dairy, it is a signal that your body may need a different source for those nutrients.  Many vegetables can give you the calcium.  There are many other sources of protein such as meat, eggs, nuts, soy.

Question 4

could lactose intolerance be the problem for a pain in my left side under my ribs?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: The gas could cause your pain, however, see your doctor and get evaluated for other causes.  If it is caused by lactose intolerance, your symptoms should resolve on a strict lactose free diet.

Question 5

9 months post nissen fundo.  major rumbling, gas, bloat. is lactose intolerence a side effect to this surgery?  test for lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance is hereditary but can occur if the small intestine becomes diseased or injured.  I don't believe that your procedure, which improves the esophageal sphincter, fits in this category. To check for lactose intolerance you could try an elimination diet or undergo the actual testing procedure. A gastroenterologist can advise you further.

Question 6

please tell me how long it takes for to feel effects of lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

30 min to 2 hours: The onset of symptoms of lactose intolerance usually occur between 30 minutes and 2 hours of ingestion of milk or dairy products.

Question 7

what are effects of lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Gas, bloating, cramp: Gas, bloating and cramps are most common. Diarrhea is much less common.

Question 8

with a slight lactose intolerance issue, if you ate 3 ice cream sandwiches in one evening after having dairy at dinner that night, could you still feel the effects of that intolerance the next day with bloating, gas, pain & more bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It takes up to 3 days for material you ingest to work its way through your gut. Such symptoms would be expected if you consumed dairy to that extent. The intolerance might speed the material trough a bit faster.

Question 9

do a lot of people get lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Common: Lactose intolerance is seen in most parts of the world (asia, africa, latin america) and here especially as we age.  Lactose intolerance can be mild or severe with the best results coming from the avoidance of dairy products.  You can use lactaid pills if is mild but they do not work if it is severe.

Question 10

how do you get tested for lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Breath Test: There is a breath hydrogen test. You drink a sample of lactose containing liquid and breathe every 15 -30 minutes into a bag. The samples are run on a machine and based on a rise in hydrogen produced from bacteria in your colon you are diagnosed as lactose intolerant.

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I have lactose intolerance. can i take azithromycin 250 mg (2 tabs once daily)? i want to make sure i don't get any bad side effects. thanks

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Is advisable to take a digestive enzyme or probiotic for bloating and gas. especially if one suspects lactose intolerance. and which one is the best to take?

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If i am lactose intolerant, when i eat dairy products am i still absorbing the nutrients? is gas and discomfort the only real side effects?

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Could lactose intolerance be the problem for a pain in my left side under my ribs?

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9 months post nissen fundo. major rumbling, gas, bloat. is lactose intolerence a side effect to this surgery? test for lactose intolerance?

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Please tell me how long it takes for to feel effects of lactose intolerance?

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What are effects of lactose intolerance?

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With a slight lactose intolerance issue, if you ate 3 ice cream sandwiches in one evening after having dairy at dinner that night, could you still feel the effects of that intolerance the next day with bloating, gas, pain & more bowel movements?

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Do a lot of people get lactose intolerance?

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How do you get tested for lactose intolerance?

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