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Lactose intolerant and when i have too much dairy i get severe diarrhea. could i have ibs as well if i still need to defecate long after nothing left?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Try lactaid: You could have i b s as well as being lactose intolerant. Why don't you take lactaid to see if it improves your condition.

Answered 2/22/2013

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A member asked:

Lactose intolerant and when i have too much dairy i get severe diarrhea. could i have ibs as well if i still need to defecate long after nothing left?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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