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Can Lactose Intolerance Worsen With Age?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Question: Can lactose-intolerance get worse as you get older?
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
depends on type of lactose intolerance

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I went through your query and understood your concerns.

Yes, lactose intolerance do worsens with age, but It depends on type of lactose intolerance.In primary lactase deficiency, diseases worsens with age.

Hope i answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Regards
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Can Lactose Intolerance Worsen With Age?

Brief Answer: depends on type of lactose intolerance Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I went through your query and understood your concerns. Yes, lactose intolerance do worsens with age, but It depends on type of lactose intolerance.In primary lactase deficiency, diseases worsens with age. Hope i answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. Regards