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I have discomfort of having eaten dairy, but can it really cause physical harm?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Lactose intolerance: Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lactose-intolerance/basics/definition/con-20027906 for basic info. There are no long term implications to eating dairy despite lactose intolerance. Perhaps consider taking OTC lactase enzyme prior to eating lactose loaded foods.

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Answered 5/23/2015

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