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A member asked:

Why do i feel sick when i drink milk? if i eat a cookie and take quite a few sips of milk i feel nauseous but if i drink almond milk; i dont feel that way. am i lactose intolerant? the nauseousness is almost immediate.

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Lactose intolerance : Symptoms of lactose intolerance include diarrhea, nausea; sometimes vomiting, abdominal cramps, bloating and gas. If it happens constantly when consuming dairy products, you may want to see your gp to get some tests done.

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Answered 7/16/2019

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