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Can lactose intolelrance cause constipation in a toddler?
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Unlikely: It often causes loose stools if the kid consumes enough lactose containing foods.
Answered 4/14/2013
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No: Lactose intolerance would not be an expected cause of constipation. In fact, in people who are lactose intolerant, consumption of lactose containing foods has the risk of causing diarrhea or loose stools.
Answered 12/29/2014
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