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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Lactose Intolerance

I am 73 years old an in fairly good health. In the last year I ve found myself to be lactose intolerant, so I stay away from dairy products or take the lactose aid. Recently, I ve had occasional stomach aches and loose stool even if I try to stay away from dairy. Could there be another reason?
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Lactose intolerance is a condition wherein there is inability to digest a disaccharide sugar called lactose due to the defective in the digestive enzyme 'lactase'.
It is known to be associated with stomach cramps, flatulance and diarrhea as manifestation symptoms.
Kindly consume probiotics made from soya milk and Lactobacillus in the form of tablet or powder regularly to overcome such symptoms.
Hope thew information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Lactose Intolerance

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Lactose intolerance is a condition wherein there is inability to digest a disaccharide sugar called lactose due to the defective in the digestive enzyme lactase . It is known to be associated with stomach cramps, flatulance and diarrhea as manifestation symptoms. Kindly consume probiotics made from soya milk and Lactobacillus in the form of tablet or powder regularly to overcome such symptoms. Hope thew information provided would be helpful. All the best.