Question 1

gluten or lactose intolerance relief, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the material: Processed foods are required to show the content on the information contained on the product packaging. Learn to read labels and avoid the products that contain either. Over time your system should heal and the symptoms subside.

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

can a hemmoroid be irritated with a bad lactose intolerance attack and how can it get in the way?

Accepted Answer

Irritated: A hemorrhoid can be irritated with the constant diarrhea or change in bowels that may come form a lactose intolerance attack.  Once the area calms down, increasing fluids, fiber, some steroid creams etc. May help treat the hemorrhoid. If big and not resolving, it may need a dr. Best wishes.

Question 4

does mayo have lactose?

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Mayo: In general most mayo preparation do not contain lactose. There are some brands however, that do contain lactose so check labels.

Question 5

what foods contain lactose?

Accepted Answer

Milk products: Lactose is the naturally occurring sugar in milk.  So all milk products (including cheese, butter, ice cream and  yogurt) contain lactose. Many baked products use milk as an ingredient, so these too have lactose in addition many medicines contain lactose as well used as a "filler".  Read labels looking for milk as an ingredient.

Question 6

is there lactose in butter?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Some source say about 10% of the lactose content of whole milk. Some say just a trace. Either way many lactose intolerant persons may tolerate a little butter in their diet. You can experiment with your own degree of tolerance.

Question 7

are lactose-free products still considered dairy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Lactose is the sugar naturally found in milk. Dairy refers to milk and derived products. So there are lactose-free milk and dairy products where the lactose has been rid of.  Lactose free milk is commonly available at many supermarkets.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: lactose?

Accepted Answer

Lactose the sugar: Found in milk. Lactose is a large sugar molecule that is made up of two smaller sugar molecules, glucose and galactose. In order for lactose to be absorbed from the intestine and into the body, it must first be split into glucose and galactose. The glucose and galactose are then absorbed by the cells lining the small intestine. The enzyme that splits lactose into glucose galactose is called lactas.

Question 9

how do you feed a child that is lactose intolorant.?

Accepted Answer

Lactose = milk sugar: The university of rochester medical center pediatric nutrition web page has a long list of lactose-free foods (plus things to avoid): www.Urmc.Rochester.Edu/childrens-hospital/nutrition/lactose-free.Cfm lactose intolerant persons (over age 3 years) can always take lactaid chewables or tablets with any meals or snacks that contain lactose.

Question 10

can people who are lactose intolorent eat frozen yogurt?

Accepted Answer

Up to a point: Most frozen yogurt not high in live cultures, bacteria that break down lactose (milk sugar). Most can eat some dairy without symptoms, gas, bloat, cramps, loose stool.  Can always take lactase tabs beforehand; eat as part of a mixed meal helps too.

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