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Top 5 Symptoms of Food Intolerance

This involves adverse reactions to food which are not immune mediated and result from pharmological, metabolic or other causes.



In most populations enterocyte lactase activity declines throughout childhood. In case of primary lactase deficiency, jejunal morphology is normal. Secondary lactase deficiency occurs as a consequence of disorders which damage the jejunal mucosa.

Symptoms-

1. In most people lactase deficiency is completely asymptomatic.

2. Colicky pain.

3. Abdominal distension.

4. Increased flatus.

5. Diarrhea after ingesting milk.


Investigations-

Lactose hydrogen breath test is recommended.

Treatment-

1. Dietary exclusion of lactose.

2. Add commercial lactase preparations to milk.

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