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A member asked:
Can someone get lactose intolerance later on in life?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Sometimes lactose intolerance can develop, especially after a GI viral illness or in older adults. Avoid lactose and see if it helps your symptoms.
Answered 4/4/2016
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Along later in life: Most but not all young kids (other than asian and african americans) can tolerate lactose then develop lactose intolerance later in life.
Answered 2/13/2020
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Yes: A number of adults become lactose intolerant in their adult life not during their childhood.
Answered 5/13/2013
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