Lactose intolerance occurs when your body is unable to digest the sugar lactose, which is found in milk and milk products. This causes uncomfortable symptoms including gas, bloating, cramps and even ...
Ignoring lactose intolerance can exacerbate the symptoms or cause additional health problems. It may also affect someone’s quality of life and mood. This article explores lactose intolerance in more ...
People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...
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How to Get a Lactose Intolerance Test

Lactose intolerance is usually diagnosed based on symptoms, but a healthcare provider can also perform breath and blood ...
It's every dairy lover's worst nightmare: One day you’re eating cheese by the hunk and ice cream by the pint, and the next you can’t stomach a sip of milk without becoming as gassy as someone with IBS ...
Shorewood native and current Pittsburgh resident Emily Niemuth grew up eating all the typical Wisconsin foods, from milk and cottage cheese to ice cream and sour cream. It wasn’t until she turned 20 ...
Lactose intolerance is a common condition that often has a genetic component that can be inherited. Other cases may result from injuries, medications, or chronic medical conditions. Lactose ...