Lactose intolerance
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Also known as: milk intoleranceContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Symptoms includes:DiarrheaFlatulence (passing gas)Abdominal painIndigestionAbdominal bloatingAbdominal distensionNausea Diarrhea Flatulence (passing gas) Abdominal pain Indigestion Abdominal bloating Abdominal distension Nausea Lactase deficiency could result from: Congenital absence of lactase from birth Presence of a genetic mutation in the gene (mutation) that produces lactase Secondary cause of lactose intolerance Due to impaired absorption from a disease that damages the lining of intestine, e.g. celiac disease Genetic lactose intolerance This is a genetically programmed type resulting in reduced production of lactase It begins in childhood and persists into adulthood, called as hypolactasia It is more common among Asian populations Osteopenia: A condition characterized by very low bone density. If osteopenia is not treated, it can develop into osteoporosis. Osteoporosis: A condition that causes bones to become thin and weak. Malnutrition: Occurs when there is a deficiency of certain vital nutrients in a person's diet. Weight loss: Excessive weight loss can damage health, and it can also lead to conditions such as osteoporosis.
Diarrhea
Flatulence (passing gas)
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal distension
Nausea
Lactase deficiency could result from:
Congenital absence of lactase from birth
Presence of a genetic mutation in the gene (mutation) that produces lactase
Secondary cause of lactose intolerance
Due to impaired absorption from a disease that damages the lining of intestine, e.g. celiac disease
Genetic lactose intolerance
This is a genetically programmed type resulting in reduced production of lactase
It begins in childhood and persists into adulthood, called as hypolactasia
It is more common among Asian populations
Osteopenia: A condition characterized by very low bone density. If osteopenia is not treated, it can develop into osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis: A condition that causes bones to become thin and weak.
Malnutrition: Occurs when there is a deficiency of certain vital nutrients in a person's diet.
Weight loss: Excessive weight loss can damage health, and it can also lead to conditions such as osteoporosis.
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