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Hi. my father whose is about 57 year old. my question is my father's. digestion not work properly since 1990 and he ccannot digest milks item etc?

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Dr. Uzma Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lactose inttolerance: Inability to digest milk is usually due to lactose intolerance. Just avoid milk products or take lactose free milk products. He should go to his primary care doctor to get a workup to find out the source.

Answered 11/6/2016

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