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 ...

Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. Breath, blood, and stool tests are types of lactose intolerance tests that can measure the body’s ...

Primary and congenital lactose intolerance are both inherited. Primary lactose intolerance is the most common. Your lactase production starts to decrease as you age and you become less dependent on ...

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 usually diagnosed based on symptoms, but a healthcare provider can also perform breath and blood ...

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 ...

We all bloat. It’s normal. But if your morning porridge or coffee is making your jeans feel tight, it might be time to re-write the breakfast menu. So how do you know if you have a lactose intolerance ...

Lactose intolerance is a digestive condition in which the body is not able to digest lactose, a sugar composed of galactose and glucose. People with lactose intolerance cannot consume ...

MILK and lactose intolerance are usually not suspected in children if they were able to tolerate milk during infancy. Nevertheless, it seemed worthwhile to investigate lactose tolerance in healthy ...

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 ...