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Can any doc tell me what's the difference between being allergic to milk and being lactose intolerant?
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Yes: milk allergy is a reaction to the milk protein and can cause vomiting, diarrhea as well as skin rash and in some cases more severe anaphylactic type reactions. Lactose intolerance is a reaction to the sugar in milk and causes bloating, gas and diarrhea.
Answered 7/23/2014
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