A 31-year-old female asked:
why am i lactose intolerant?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Varies: The lactose intolerant person is either born without the enzyme needed to digest lactose, or looses it with age. It can be temporary after a bowel injury like prolonged diarrhea, but this mar heal and tolerance returns. You can either avoid lactose or take the enzyme as a supplement ; have a great life.
Answered on Apr 7, 2019
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Dr. You Sung Sang answered
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Diet and pills: Lactose intolerance tends to persist once one develops it. Trying avoiding foods with lactose or find alternatives that are lactose-free. You can also ... Read More
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