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Is It Possible To Become Lactose Intolerant Even If Haven T Been Before?

Is it possible to become lactose intolerant even if I haven t been before in my life? I am 21, and in the last few weeks every time I eat yogurt, drink coffee with milk in it or eat cereal I suddenly get a horrible stomach ache with cramps followed by diarrhea.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

Lactose intolerance can develop anytime.
You should avoid products with milk as an ingredient.
Curd will rather be helpful.

You can take probiotics for symptomatic relief.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Is It Possible To Become Lactose Intolerant Even If Haven T Been Before?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. Lactose intolerance can develop anytime. You should avoid products with milk as an ingredient. Curd will rather be helpful. You can take probiotics for symptomatic relief. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.