Question 1

is lactose intolerance painful?

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It can be: Depending on the severity of your lactose intolerance and how much dairy products you consume without lactaid support, you may have periods of abdominal discomfort/ pain.

Question 2

what causes lactose intolerance?

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Intestinal enzyme: People with lactose intolerance lack an enzyme in the intestine that breaks down lactose.

Question 3

lactose intolerance, what to do?

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Avoid dairy / get rx: Avoid dairy products that cause symptoms can consume lactose free dairy or use otc meds 2 help, if doesn't work c ur doctor or gastroenterologist, good luck.

Question 4

can lactose intolerance pills work?

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Possibly: My understanding is these pills contain lactase a brush border enzyme which  breaks down the sugar in the milk to simpler sugars which aids in the absorption of these sugars .This enzyme is missing in most patients with lactose intolerance and  if it supplemented in the form of a pill ,it may work!

Question 5

how can i treat lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

2 choices: You treat this issue by #1 avoiding all products with lactose or #2 take supplemental lactase enzyme (lactaid and others).There are milk products available that have the enzyme added and there are milk substitutes (almond ; soy) that contain no lactose. Some milk based products (cheddar cheese ; yogurt) that are low enough in lactose content that they don't trigger symptoms.

Question 6

i am now i lactose intolerance, help?

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See details: The only treatment is avoiding foods that contain lactose.

Question 7

what are signs of lactose intolerance?

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See details: Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea.

Question 8

what are effects of lactose intolerance?

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

Question 9

lactose intolerance -- problem for life?

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A forever problem: Lactose intolerance is genetically based (please see my earlier answer), & is "forever." of course, some people with the condition have higher threshold for tolerating at least a certain amount of lactose. Also, replacement of lactase (the enzyme that breaks lactose down) is over-the-counter, can permit better tolerance of ingested lactose. Minimize lactose-containing foods unless lactase is taken.

Question 10

how do you diagnose lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

HBT...: Hbt (hydrogen breath test) is a simple office based test to make the diagnosis of lactose intolerance.  Good luck!

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