Pine Bluff, AR
A 23-year-old female asked:
i am finding that every time i drink cold coffee beverages i have stomach discomfort and then have to have a bm. could i be lactose intolerant?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Douglas answered
Orthodontics 51 years experience
Probably the Coffee : Coffee can upset your stomach and it is a laxative. Try switching to iced tea.
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Dr. Daniel Motola answered
Gastroenterology 13 years experience
Caffeine vs lactose : Main question is are you reacting to the lactose in milk or the caffeine , which can stimulate your colon. Try without Milk. Or try drinking 2 glasses of milk alone and see how you feel (lactose challenge)
921 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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