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Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

Frequently asked questions about lactose intolerance, the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk.

Review Date: December 04, 2012

NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - NIDDK

Lactose Intolerance: Lifestyle and Home Remedies

Learn how to cope with lactose intolerance by changing your diet.

Review Date: March 18, 2013

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Parents: Lactose Intolerance

Kids who have cramps, gas, and diarrhea after drinking milk or eating ice cream might have a lactose intolerance. Learn how to manage lactose intolerance with some modifications to the diet. Be sure to notify your doctor if you suspect that your child has a lactose intolerance.

Review Date: March 18, 2013

The Nemours Foundation