Question 1

is lactose intolerance painful?

Accepted Answer

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

lactose intolerance, what to do?

Accepted Answer

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 3

might someone have lactose intolerance again?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Generally speaking, once you have it, it does not go away. Use lactaid tablets when you ingest dairy products.

Question 4

what are typical signs of lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal Pain: Lactose intolerance causes abdominal pain and cramping, gas, nausea and/ or diarrhea.

Question 5

what are the signs of lactose intolerance for a friend?

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Several: Bloating, diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, etc.

Question 6

what are the symptoms, and reasons for lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

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 7

i think i might be lactose intolerance. how would i know if i really am?

Accepted Answer

Milk=indigestion: Hello Melissa
Lactose intolerance is a common issue with many people.  It is due to not having the enzymes to break down the lactose sugar found in milk.  If you can't break down lactose it begins to ferment inside you and gas builds up leading to cramps, bloating and flatulence.  If you drink milk and then shortly after start to experience cramps, bloating and flatulence you might be intolerant.

Question 8

how come i have lactose intolerance, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance is common--25% of caucasians, 80% of afro-americans, almost 100% asians.  Lactose intolerance can be secondary to lactase enzyme deficiency, or due to a bigger problem of small bowel inflammation, infection, infiltrative disease, and/or maldigestion.  Don't assume its lactose intolerance unless tested, or at least assessed response to lactase enzyme replacement (like lactaid).

Question 9

is lactose intolerance heredity?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance is common--25% of caucasians, 80% of afro-americans, almost 100% asians.  Lactose intolerance can be secondary to lactase enzyme deficiency, or due to a bigger problem of small bowel inflammation, infection, infiltrative disease, and/or maldigestion.  Don't assume its lactose intolerance unless tested, or at least assessed response to lactase enzyme replacement (like lactaid).

Question 10

is there any cure for lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Avoid dairy products. Of all mammals, only humans consume milk in adulthood. The ability to properly absorb lactose decreases over time. Lactaid may be of some benefit but it is best to just avoid dairy if it bothers you.

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