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I wouldn't say that it's a "disease." I am a lactose intolerant myself. I don't believe it's considered to be a disease unless they have shown studies or tried studies to CURE it or PREVENT it to where you CAN have lactose intake.
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Is Lactose intolerance a disease?
I wouldn't say that it's a "disease." I am a lactose intolerant myself. I don't believe it's considered to be a disease unless they have shown studies or tried studies to CURE it or PREVENT it to where you CAN have lactose intake.
Is lactose intolerance linked to celiac disease?
No, it is not.
Why is lactose intolerance associated with celiac disease?
People with celiac disease may also experience lactose intolerance because they don't produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the sugar in milk into a form the body can absorb.
Which conditions and diseases cause lactose intolerance?
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions that could possibly cause Lactose Intolerance: * Chronic digestive diseases * Crohn's disease * Coeliac's disease * Gastroenteritis * Inflammatory bowel diseases * Intestinal injury
In what organ does lactose intolerance occur?
Lactose Intolerance occurs in the digestive system.
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.
Frequent bowel movement?
Frequent bowel movement is a condition that happens when you have diarrhea,irritable bowel disease or lactose intolerance
What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?
intestinal gas and bloating after dairy products are consumed
