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Developed Lactose Intolerance After Childbirth. Stomach Pain And Loose Stools After Consuming Diary Products. Is There Any Tests To Be Done?
Hey there Dr. Ever since I gave birth to my daughter 8 months ago I am fairly certain I have become lactose intolerant. After eating dairy I get agonizing stomach pain, gurgling noises and eventually spontaneously watery poo. Should I stop eating dairy all together? Is there a test I can have to prove my theory? Thankyou
Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Hello.
There are two tests used in lactose intolerance.
Lactose tolerance blood test
Hydrogen breath test
The hydrogen breath test is the preferred method. It measures the amount of hydrogen in the air you breathe out.
I think you can discuss this with your doctor and get investigations done.After tests you can decide about eating dairy products.
Regards.
There are two tests used in lactose intolerance.
Lactose tolerance blood test
Hydrogen breath test
The hydrogen breath test is the preferred method. It measures the amount of hydrogen in the air you breathe out.
I think you can discuss this with your doctor and get investigations done.After tests you can decide about eating dairy products.
Regards.
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