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I am lactose and intolerance and i drank some 2% milk this morning. i am having sharp pain that is coming and going. what should i do?
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Stay home: Depending on how intolerant you are to lactose, will should have pretty bad diarrhea soon.
Answered 10/18/2013
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Try antacid /lactaid: Either you need to take an enzyme supplement when eat/drink dairy (like lactaid) or avoid all dairy, or expect discomfort. Some get relief from antacids (like maalox/mylanta, or tums/rolaids). Should pass w/in an hr.
Answered 10/18/2013
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