Lactose intolerance, often seen as a simple enzyme deficiency, may have a new explanation. Scientists are exploring how the ...

Lactose intolerance can cause constipation in some people, but it can also cause other symptoms such as diarrhea, cramping, and gas. Lactose intolerance is a condition that occurs when the body cannot ...

Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest the sugar in milk, called lactose. It’s a common problem that affects up to 68 percent of people. Normally, your small intestines produce an enzyme called ...

Do you get gas, bloating, or even diarrhea after you eat dairy foods? You may be lactose intolerant. This is when you can’t digest lactose, the type of sugar found in dairy products. Lactose ...

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 ...

Lactose is a sugar found primarily in milk and other dairy products. At an early age, bodies are able to break down and digest lactose from breastmilk and certain formulas using an enzyme called ...

Maybe they don't think of it as a food intolerance, but plenty of people have a food they just know sets them off. Maybe for you it’s a super-rich tomato sauce, or fresh cheese, or a cup of coffee.

The symptoms of lactose intolerance can start within hours of consuming lactose and last as long as someone includes lactose in their diet. Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest and absorb ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. You may develop symptoms within ...