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What to Do if You Have Lactose Intolerance? What Are the Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance? How Can This Problem Be Treated? Advice by Dietician Dr. Priya Agarwal.
What is Lactose?
Lactose is a type of sugar. Our body needs lactase enzyme To digestion of lactose.
Lactase is produced by endothelium and villi, which are present in our intestines. After the age of 20 the amount of lactase begins to decrease. It makes it difficult to digest lactose. As a result, 70 out of every 100 people experience lactose intolerance problems.
What Problems Arise from Lactose Intolerance?
There are various symptoms associated with this condition. It can cause issues such as urticaria, cirrhosis, digestive problems, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), colitis, constipation, hair fall, and more.
How Can You Identify This Condition?
You can identify lactose intolerance at home through a simple experiment. Avoid all dairy products for 15 to 20 days. If you notice an development in your health and skin issues, then you have lactose intolerance.
It is important to address this problem quickly because prolonged lactose intolerance can lead to conditions like fatty liver.
What Tests Should Be Done to Identify Lactose Intolerance?
There are two medical tests available to diagnose this condition:
1. Hydrogen Breath Test
2. Intestinal Biopsy Test
Why Are People Suffering From This Condition?
The use of packaged milk and condensed milk has increased in modern times. It makes difficult to find pure cow’s milk. Additionally, harmful substances are often mixed into milk, making it unsafe to drink and causing health problems.
What is the distinction Between Allergy and Lactose Intolerance?
Allergies are related to the immune system. In allergy, body rejects a particular substance. However, lactose intolerance is different from allergy.
What Problems Arise When a Lactose Intolerant Patient Consumes Dairy Products?
1. Indigestion
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhea
Does This Condition Worsen with Age?
Yes, this condition tends to worsen with age.
