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Can lactose intolerance cause sharp and radiating pain in the upper stomach area, specifically internally near the lower breastbone area?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Potentially the gas: you develop from lactose intolerance could produce pains as you describe. Of course there are other possibilities so if the discomfort persists for more than a day in the absence of further lactose ingestion it would be advisable to see a health care provider for evaluation.

Answered 12/3/2016

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A member asked:

Can lactose intolerance cause sharp and radiating pain in the upper stomach area, specifically internally near the lower breastbone area?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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