Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes they occur several hours later as well.

Question 3

will drinking too much milk cause lactose intolerance symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Lactose: That is what lactose intolerance is. It is caused by an insufficiency of the lactase enzyme in the intestine. Milk can be purchased that is lactose free or can be treated with enzymes to break down the lactose sugar. Aged cheeses and yogurt are better tolerated than milk by people with lactose intolerance.  The fat content does not significantly affect lactose, skim is not better than regular milk.

Question 4

is it possible that drinking too much milk cause lactose intolerance symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance is a common disorder due to the inability to digest lactose secondary to low levels of lactase enzyme.
Drinking too much milk will not cause lactose intolerance.

Question 5

haven't had milk in months, had milk with cereal at 10am today and got stomach cramps & wind at 5pm. could the cramps be lactose intolerance symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lactose intolerance can cause gas, cramps, and diarrhea from the bacteria in the gut fermenting the undigested lactose.

Question 6

why does lactose free breyer's ice cream still cause my lactose intolerance symptoms of gas, bloating, stomach pain & nausea to occur? is it not truely lactose free then??

Accepted Answer

Other issues: If you retain the same issues on some lactose free products you may have an intolerance to the milk protein in a raw form. Lactose intolerance is common to 1/4 of the adult population, but some have other factors that produce similar symptoms. A diet diary is one of the best ways to keep track of what your system can/cannot tolerate.

Question 7

is it possible to have lactose intolerance , my symptoms start 5-6 hours after milk ? i have soft stool gas , really excessive popping noises and gas

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Yes you could have lactose intolerance after a5-6 hour delay

Question 8

i have a few general gut issues but one i can't understand is i experience lactose intolerance-like symptoms after consuming a milo (australian malt based chocolate powder) with hot milk every time but am totally fine if i drink it with cold milk?

Accepted Answer

Life is complex: Something else may be happening. One can experiment. For example, one can use lactose-free milk and try hot vs. cold lactose-free milk. The chocolate powder may have lactose, such as in milk chocolate. One can try non-lactose chocolate powders. The malt may be an issue. If more gut issues, one's doctor may do a screening for celiac disease. About 70% of world's population get lactose intolerant.

Question 9

i have reoccurring diarrhea,  gas and stomach pain.  could this be lactose intolerance?  my symptoms are worse when i wake.  why would that be?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea : It could be lactose intolerance. It also can be a multitude of other diseases ranging from infammatory to infectious causes.
I would consider talking to a GI specialist.

Question 10

what are  symptoms to lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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Will drinking too much milk cause lactose intolerance symptoms?

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Is it possible that drinking too much milk cause lactose intolerance symptoms?

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Haven't had milk in months, had milk with cereal at 10am today and got stomach cramps & wind at 5pm. could the cramps be lactose intolerance symptoms?

A member asked:

Why does lactose free breyer's ice cream still cause my lactose intolerance symptoms of gas, bloating, stomach pain & nausea to occur? is it not truely lactose free then??

A member asked:

Is it possible to have lactose intolerance , my symptoms start 5-6 hours after milk ? i have soft stool gas , really excessive popping noises and gas

A member asked:

I have a few general gut issues but one i can't understand is i experience lactose intolerance-like symptoms after consuming a milo (australian malt based chocolate powder) with hot milk every time but am totally fine if i drink it with cold milk?

A member asked:

I have reoccurring diarrhea, gas and stomach pain. could this be lactose intolerance? my symptoms are worse when i wake. why would that be?

A member asked:

What are symptoms to lactose intolerance?

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