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Since i was sick for 3 months i stopped having milk, now i seem to get bloated and feel a bit sick when i drink it. did i develop lactose intolerance?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely: If the illness affected the intestinal, the inflammation may lead to a transient loss of lactase and thus lactose intolerance. The lack of exposure to lactose for a few months may also reduce the body's production of lactase also. Wait another 3 months and try milk again. Let us know what follows.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/27/2018

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A member asked:

Since i was sick for 3 months i stopped having milk, now i seem to get bloated and feel a bit sick when i drink it. did i develop lactose intolerance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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