A 48-year-old member asked:
can this mean i'm lactose intolerant?
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Not enough info: Can what mean you are lactose intolerant?
Answered on Dec 5, 2013
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Dr. Charles Cattano answered
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Food prep method: The “lacto” portion of the term refers to a specific species of bacteria, namely Lactobacillus. These bacteria readily convert lactose or other sugars ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Klein answered
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Yes: A breath sample can be tested for the presence of hydrogen. To obtain the sample, you will be asked to blow up a balloon-type bag. Normally, very litt ... Read More
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Dr. Vijay Laxmi Misra answered
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Possible: Either lactose elimination diet can be tried or a physician can do a lactose hydrogen breath test to check for lactose intolerance.
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Dr. Charles Cattano answered
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Maybe...: There's more to milk than just lactose. Intolerance to milk may include problems with milk proteins or even with processing the fat component of milk. ... Read More
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