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I ate cheese yesterday and got a really bad stomach ache. am i lactose intolerant?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

That is: Not an assumption I would make based on one meal.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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Ok if u think u are lactose intolerance would cheese miss with your stomach too ? And also how can you till if u are lactose intolerance ?

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What are symptoms of lactose intolerance? Consumed cheese, yogurt, or milk, she complains of terrible stomach pains

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My wifes stomach burns when she has milk, yoghurt, ices cream and cheese. But i read up that burning stomach is not a lactose intolerance symptom?

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Why is it that every time i drink milk in the morning i get a nasty stomach ache can I by lactose intolerance? It only happens to me when i drink milk in the morning any other time of day it doesn't happen & i eat milk products & it doesn't hurt its only

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Everytime i drink milk i get gassy and my stomach starts to hurt is there a possiblity i can be semi lactose intolrent?I can eat cheese though

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