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Undigested lactose can lead to symptoms of lactose intolerance, such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. When lactose is not properly broken down by the enzyme lactase, it ferments in the colon, causing discomfort. This can vary in severity among individuals, depending on their level of lactase deficiency. In some cases, the digestive upset can also lead to dehydration if diarrhea is severe.
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Why can't you digest sugar in milk if you are lactose intolerant?
Lactose intolerance occurs when the body lacks sufficient levels of lactase, the enzyme needed to break down lactose, the sugar found in milk. Without enough lactase, lactose remains undigested in the intestines, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea when dairy products are consumed. This inability to properly digest lactose is what characterizes lactose intolerance.
What does the breath testing for lactose intolerance involve?
The patient drinks a beverage containing lactose and the breath is analyzed at regular intervals. If undigested lactose in the large intestine (colon) is fermented by bacteria, various gases are produced.
Is undigested food parts of body cells?
No, undigested food is not part of body cells. Undigested food consists of components that the body was unable to break down and absorb during the digestion process. The body processes undigested food differently, such as excreting it through feces.
Why do lactose intolerant people get diarrhea?
When someone is lactose intolerant it means they don't produce any/enough lactase enzyme in the small intestine. Without the enzyme, lactase the lactose is not broken down and doesn't go into the bloodstream, it stays in the small intestine where bacteria respires, to try and break it down. The presence of undigested lactose increases water potential and therefore leads to diarrhoea.
What happens if you have too much lactose?
That depends if you're lactose intolerant or not. If you are then you end up with undigested food in your gut, which may lead to nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. If you're not intolerant, then you just get fat.
Should you drink milk if you have diarrhea?
No don't drink milk.Even if you don't suffer from lactose intolerance, it might be a good idea to avoid dairy products for a while after suffering from a bout of diarrhea. Diarrhea can cause a lessening of the amount of the enzyme lactose. Lactose is needed in order for the body to digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. If this "milk sugar" goes undigested, it can result in further symptoms of gas, bloating, nausea and diarrhea. Here are some common lactose-containing foods:ButterCheeseIce creamMilk
Why does lactose intolerance condition often cause excess flatulence?
Lactose intolerance occurs when the body lacks sufficient lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. When lactose is not properly digested, it ferments in the gut, leading to the production of gases such as hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide. This fermentation process can result in symptoms like excess flatulence, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. As undigested lactose moves through the intestines, it draws water into the gut, further contributing to gas and discomfort.
If a person is lactose intolerant their body cant absorb what?
Their body can't absorb lactose...There are enzymes in your small intestine which break down lactose called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose so your body can then absorb it.
The expulsion of undigested food or body waste?
The elimination
WHICH waste do not come from body cells?
undigested food
Does lactose break down in water or alcohol spontaneously?
No, lactose does not spontaneously break down in water or alcohol. Lactose is broken down by the body. In those with lactose intolerance, it is not always broken down correctly and is expelled from the body.
Where does undigested food eventually end up?
Outside your body.
