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lactose intolerance - unable to tolerate lactose in milk
Definition for lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the condition in which lactase, an enzyme needed for proper metabolization of lactose (a sugar that is a constituent of milk and other dairy products), is not produced in adulthood.
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Lactose intolerance is the condition in which lactase, an enzyme needed for proper metabolization of lactose (a sugar that is a constituent of milk and other dairy products), is not produced in adulthood. A lactose tolerance test, a hydrogen breath test, or a stool acidity test is required for a clinical diagnosis.
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do i have 'lactose intolerance'?
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Lactose Intolerance-Topic Overview
Lactose intolerance means the body cannot easily digest lactose, a type of natural sugar found in ... Some people with lactose intolerance cannot digest any ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolerance-topic-overview
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Lactose intolerance - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... The problem behind lactose intolerance is a deficiency of lactase ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance happens when the small intestine does not make enough of the ... Lactose intolerance is more common in Asian, African, African-American, Native ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000276.htm
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Lactose Intolerance
While lactose intolerance is not dangerous, its symptoms can be distressing. ... Symptoms of lactose intolerance include nausea, cramps, gas, bloating or ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Lactose_Intolerence/...
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Lactose Intolerance
While lactose intolerance is not dangerous, its symptoms can be distressing. ... Symptoms of lactose intolerance occur when there is not enough lactase being ...
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1700/...
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Lactose Intolerance Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Lactose Intolerance glossary includes a list of Lactose Intolerance related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/lactose_intolerance/glossary.htm
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Lactose Intolerance: Malabsorption: Merck Manual Home Edition
However, the symptoms that result from lactose intolerance are usually mild. ... Lactose intolerance can be controlled through diet by avoiding foods containing ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch125/ch125b.html
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance happens when the small intestine does not make enough of the ... Lactose intolerance is more common in Asian, African, African-American, Native ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Lactose-intolerance.htm
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Lactose Intolerance - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health
Lactose intolerance means the body cannot easily digest lactose, a type of natural sugar found in ... Some people with lactose intolerance cannot digest any ...
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw177971
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What Is Lactose Intolerance?
WebMD supplies a brief but thorough review of lactose intolerance. ... Dietary control of lactose intolerance depends on each person's learning through ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/lactose-intolerance?page=2
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Lactose intolerance: Lifestyle and home remedies - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... Most people with lactose intolerance can enjoy some milk products ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530...
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance means the inability to digest lactose, the sugar primarily ... While lactose intolerance is not dangerous, its symptoms can be distressing. ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-lactose-intolerance
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Patient Discussions: Lactose Intolerance - Symptoms at Onset of Disease ...
View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Lactose Intolerance - Symptoms at Onset of Disease. Share in the message dialogue ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/lactose_intolerance/discussion-106.htm
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Lactose Intolerance: Malabsorption: Merck Manual Home Edition
Lactose intolerance is caused by a lack of the enzyme lactase. ... However, the symptoms that result from lactose intolerance are usually mild. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec09/ch125/ch125b.html
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Lactose Intolerance Overview
digestive disease - The Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Center; colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, ... Some causes of lactose intolerance are well known. ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/lactose_intolerance/dd_overview.aspx
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Lactose Intolerance-Symptoms
Symptoms of lactose intolerance can be mild or severe, depending on how much lactase your body makes. ... you might have lactose intolerance, talk it over with ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolerance-symptoms
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Lactose intolerance: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... Result of illness or injury (secondary lactose intolerance) ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=causes
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in ... IBS and Sugar Intolerance -Lactose, Fructose, and Sucrose Intolerance and I...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000276sym.htm
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Lactose Intolerance - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health
If you have lactose intolerance, ... Symptoms of lactose intolerance can be mild or severe, depending on how much ... of acquired lactose intolerance last as ...
http://health.yahoo.com/allergy-symptoms/lactose-intolerance...
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Lactose Intolerance on MedicineNet.com
Dairy foods (and calcium) might not be totally off limits. ... nutrition, food & recipes a-z list > tolerate lactose intolerance article ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50690
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Lactose intolerance: When to seek medical advice - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... determine if you have lactose intolerance or another condition. ...
http://mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSE...
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The molecular basis of lactose intolerance.
Lactose intolerance causes gut and a range of systemic symptoms, though the ... The symptoms of lactose intolerance are caused by gases and toxins produced by ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16805112
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Making Lactose Intolerance Tolerable on Yahoo! Health
Lactose intolerance - not to be confused with a milk allergy - is a person's inability to digest large amounts of lactose, the primary sugar found in
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/8661/making-lacto...
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Lactose Intolerance-Treatment Overview
If you think you have lactose intolerance, it is a good idea to talk it over with your doctor. ... being diagnosed with lactose intolerance, you may feel ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolera...
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Lactose Intolerance - Wikipedia
Hyperlinked article with biology, etiology, solutions, diagnosis, history, and links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_intolerance
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Lactose intolerance: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... Lactose intolerance is more common in black, Asian, Hispanic and ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530...
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Role of irritable bowel syndrome in subjective lactose intolerance.
... relations among IBS, demographic factors, living habits, and lactose intolerance. ... reported intolerance to dairy products containing < or = 20 g lactose. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9537618?ordinalpos=1&itoo...
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Is Your Diarrhea Due to Lactose Intolerance?
Is you diarrhea due to lactose intolerance? Learn how to control symptoms â?" and where your diet may ... Lactose intolerance results from an inability to ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/diarrhea-lactose-intolera...
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Lactose intolerance: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... and symptoms of lactose intolerance usually begin 30 minutes ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530/DSECTION=symptoms
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Facts About Lactose Intolerance on Yahoo! Health
Lactose intolerance is caused by the body's inability to digest the sugar in ... Health Home> Health Experts> Eat Right, Stay Fit>Facts About Lactose Intolerance ...
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/2056/facts-about-...
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Health Tip: Calcium Despite Lactose Intolerance - MedicineNet - Health ...
Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make ... (HealthDay News) ? People with lactose intolerance should restrict their intake ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=90189&k=Lactose...
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Lactose Intolerance - MedlinePlus
Includes overview, diagnosis, symptoms, and links to related organizations.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lactoseintolerance.html
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Lactose Intolerance-References
... about lactose intolerance. ... Lactose intolerance in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics, 118 ... Lactose intolerance. American Family Physician, 65 ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolerance-references
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Lactose Intolerance-Credits
A list of authors and reviewers who contributed to the topic of lactose intolerance. ... Lactose Intolerance - Credits. Author. Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH. Editor ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolerance-credits
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Irritable bowel syndrome: is the search for lactose intolerance justified?
... lactose and a placebo, to confirm lactose ... Lactose Intolerance/diet therapy. Male. Middle Aged. PMID: 11293439 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11293439
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Lactose Intolerance-Other Places To Get Help
A list of organizations that provide resources for treating or living with Lactose Intolerance. ... Lactose Intolerance - Other Places To Get Help. Organization ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolera...
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Lactose Intolerance - References - Yahoo! Health
References ... Health Home > Digestive Health > Lactose Intolerance - References ... Lactose intolerance in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatrics, 118 ...
http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-resources/lactose-intolera...
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Making Lactose Intolerance Tolerable on Yahoo! Health
Cheryl Koch, from the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, offers the latest thinking on healthy eating, diet, ... help to improve lactose intolerance. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/8661/making-lacto...
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which a person cannot digest enough ... causes lactose intolerance. In young children, temporary lactose intolerance may ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2712
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Dietary lactose intake, lactose intolerance, and the risk of epithelial ...
... of lactose intolerance, nor average daily consumption of lactose or ... Lactose intake or intolerance did not appear to modify the protective effects of ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7827241
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Lactose Intolerance Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment on ...
Read about lactose intolerance, an inability to digest and absorb the sugar in milk. ... Lactose intolerance at a glance. Patient Discussions: Lactose ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/lactose_intolerance/page7.htm
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Tolerate Lactose Intolerance
She doesn't know for sure, but Jacqueline Janotta thinks she may have been born lactose intolerant. Never fond of milk as a child, she rarely encountered lactose, ...
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tolerate-lactose-intolerance
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Expert opinion on lactase pills for -- Discovery Health -- lactose ...
Expert opinion on lactase pills for lactose intolerance ... Lactose intolerance is the condition of bloating, abdominal pain, gas and ...
http://health.discovery.com/expert/qa/digestive/lactose.html
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What We Treat
Lactose Intolerance. Bone Densitometry Test. Regional Medical Practice Osteoporosis Program ... These symptoms are essential to a diagnosis of lactose intolerance. ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/rheumatology_immunology/osteop...
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Facts About Lactose & Lactose Intolerance on Yahoo! Health
In my years of practice as a dietitian, I often work with clients who say they are lactose-intolerant. They complain that they cannot tolerate milk
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/weightkoch/5383/facts-about-...
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Kefir Helps Lactose Intolerance
For people with lactose intolerance, a yogurt-like drink called kefir could put dairy in their diet again. ... Lactose intolerance is a very common digestive ...
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20030530/kefir-helps-lactose-intolerance
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Lactose intolerance: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Lactose intolerance ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diet and self-care. ... suspected of having lactose intolerance take a stool acidity ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530...
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Lactose Intolerance Doesn't Mean Goodbye to Dairy - MedicineNet ...
Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to ... Lactose intolerance is often mild enough so that kids can tolerate at least some ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=82709
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Milk Allergies and Lactose Intolerance
Many parents confuse milk allergies with lactose intolerance. ... Lactose intolerance usually gets worse, although lactose intolerant children can ...
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/milk-allergies-and-lactose-intolerance
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Carbohydrate Intolerance: Malabsorption Syndromes: Merck Manual ...
Lactose intolerance can usually be diagnosed with a careful history supported by ... Lactose-intolerant patients develop diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and discomfort ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec02/ch017/ch017c.html
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