Question 1

do symptoms like lactose intolerance go away quickly?

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Lifelong: Lactose intolerance is something you will have for a long time.  There are people who believe that using alot of milk can rebuild the deficiency enzymes but for most people this does not work.  If mild, you can use lactaid pills.  If more severe, avoiding dairy is better or limiting it to every four days is helpful.  Try almond or coconut milk, try soy mini sandwich ice creams as alternatives.

Question 2

how long is it supposed to it take a lactose intolerance attack to go away?

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1-2 days: Longer bouts of bloating and diarrhea are possibly due to other poorly digested sugars and fiber in the diet that can also trigger gas. After a large lactose load, bacteria that "ate" the lactose blooms and the higher bacterial load can now account for lingering symptoms in the sensitive digestive tract.

Question 3

what are symptoms of lactose intolerance in a child?

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Tummy Trouble: Bloating, tummy ache, diarrhea, colic, nausea and gas.
It can happen as soon as half hour after ingesting products that contain lactose.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of lactose intolerance?

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GI problems: Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose due to a deficiency in the enzyme lactase. Common symptoms of this condition include abdominal bloating, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, gas, and nausea. These symptoms tend to occur soon after the ingestion of milk products. Infants or children with lactose intolerance may have slow growth or weight loss.

Question 5

what are the symptoms, and reasons for lactose intolerance?

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Lactose isn't absore: Fermentation of lactose in the small inestine from failure to absorb lactose.  The enzyme is present in adequate amounts in all children who are breast fed, and when age appropriate given regular milk.  Blacks are suceptible to this at an earlier age, and caucasions, who go for long periods without injecting milk or other lactose containing products. Gas, bloating, cramps, and diarrhea can occur!

Question 6

what if only some of the symptoms point to lactose intolerance?

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One size fits all?: Symptoms of lactose intol varies. Some people have a sensitivity to dairy products and others a more classic symptoms. There are formal tests to diagnose the condtion like a hydrogen breath test , lab tests , and stool analysis.Intestinal biopsy, genetic testing etc.Go get evaluated to make sure you dont have other inflamatory bowel dz .That may have similar symptoms.

Question 7

can lactose intolerance symptoms always occur between 30 minutes and 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

No: The primary symptoms of lactose intolerance are boosting, nausea, gas, loose stools and cramping. These symptoms can persist for hours to days after lactose consumption.

Question 8

do lactose intolerance symptoms always occur between 30 minutes and 2 hours after you eat?

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Yes: Sometimes they occur several hours later as well.

Question 9

what symptoms can be confused with lactose intolerance?

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Confused: Irritable bowel syndrome, parasites, food allergies, gall bladder dysfunction, inflammatory bowerl disorders.

Question 10

please help, how much milk to you have to consume to have the symptoms of lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: On the severity of your lactase deficiency.  Lactase is the enzyme that digests lactose.  The more severe your deficiency the less milk it will take to give you symptoms.

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