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Can lactose intolerance disappear on its own over time?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

No: Once you have it, you are stuck with it, use lactaid tablets with dairy products from now on.

Answered 6/16/2013

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Hi! At times I get constipated, but, if I eat dairy, at times my bowel movements are looser, I think from lactose intolerance. Is there a product that I can take that might cause the same results that the dairy/lactose causes, but in a safe way?

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Why is it that every time i drink milk in the morning i get a nasty stomach ache can I by lactose intolerance? It only happens to me when i drink milk in the morning any other time of day it doesn't happen & i eat milk products & it doesn't hurt its only

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I have mild lactose intolerance, that results in feeling bloated when I eat cheese. I have more frequent bowel movements that are less solid when I eat Cheese (can be 3 - 4 times a day). Are lactase pills effective in mitigating lactose intolerance?

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Is it possible for me to be lactose intolerant even though i can have dairy at times?

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I think I'm lactose intolerant but my body only reacts to dairy some of the time. Any explanation?

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