Lactose intolerance occurs when your body is unable to digest the sugar lactose, which is found in milk and milk products. This causes uncomfortable symptoms including gas, bloating, cramps and even ...

People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

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Lactose intolerance and malabsorption are conditions that arise from an insufficient production of lactase, the enzyme essential for the digestion of lactose in the small intestine. This enzyme ...

Using medication to manage pain and bloating, making dietary changes, and taking a lactase pill before eating can alleviate uncomfortable symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is when ...

Lactose intolerance can cause constipation in some people, but it can also cause other symptoms such as diarrhea, cramping, and gas. Lactose intolerance is a condition that occurs when the body cannot ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBS and lactose intolerance both cause symptoms of diarrhea, ...