What are the symptoms associated with lactose intolerance?
The symptoms of lactose intolerance may include nausea, bloating, abdominal cramps, gas, and diarrhea. The symptoms normally begin to develop approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours after ingesting lactose containing foods. When undigested lactose reaches the large intestine it is broken down by bacteria resulting in acid containing by-products. These acidic by-products are responsible for producing the symptoms of lactose intolerance. The severity of the symptoms is normally related to the degree of lactose defiance and the amount of lactose ingested. How is lactose intolerance diagnosed? If you experience symptoms of lactose intolerance you should consult your physician for a definitive diagnoses. There are other more severe digestive diseases that may have symptoms similar to the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Your physician, after reviewing your history, physical, and necessary tests can exclude the more serious causes associated with your symptoms. There are several relatively simpl
