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To identify lactose intolerance in children and adults, the hydrogen breath test is used to measure the amount of hydrogen in the breath.
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In what organ does lactose intolerance occur?
Lactose Intolerance occurs in the digestive system.
What do pediatricians recommend when lactose intolerance is suspected in infants?
When lactose intolerance is suspected in infants and young children, many pediatricians recommend simply changing from cow's milk to soy formula and watching for improvement.
What kind of doctor treats lactose intolerance and ulcers?
A gastroenterologist treats lactose intolerance and ulcers.
What sugar is responsible for lactose intolerance?
Galactose is involved with lactose intolerance, but is not responsible for lactose intolerance. The enzyme that is missing or is not found in great enough quantities in the body, lactase, is responsible for not breaking down lactose. This is how the intolerance comes about. The body cannot properly break down lactose without the enzyme lactase present.
How do you become lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance occurs when the digestive system is no longer able to metabolise the sugars (lactose) found in dairy products through producing insufficient amounts of an enzyme called lactase.
Can you cure Lactose intolerance?
No
What ethnic group has the lowest rate of lactose intolerance?
The Basques. They are virtually free of lactose intolerance.
What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?
intestinal gas and bloating after dairy products are consumed
What is a intolerance?
Lactose intolerance results from an inability in the small entrails to digest lactose. You can get so many carbohydrates or sugar in milk what's called lactose. You should avoid this.
Who gets lactose intolerance?
women
What are the release dates for Lactose Intolerance - 2011?
Lactose Intolerance - 2011 was released on: USA: 27 September 2011 (DVD premiere)
What is the most common primary carbohydrate intolerance?
The most common is lactose intolerance.
