Title: Can Lactose Intolerance Develop with Age? Manhattan Gastroenterology
Headings: Can Lactose Intolerance Develop with Age?
Can Lactose Intolerance Develop with Age?
Symptoms
Other Causes
Solutions

Content: Lactose intolerance develops over time, and the symptoms become much more noticeable as you age. The main symptoms include: Gas
Bloating
Nausea, often accompanied by vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Any and all symptoms should be diagnosed by your gastroenterologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Lactose intolerance can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms mimic those of other digestive disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and GERD. Your Manhattan gastroenterologist may ask you to eliminate milk products for a period of time to see if your symptoms subside. Other tests that can help detect the condition include: Hydrogen breath testing
Lactose intolerance testing
Other Causes
In addition to advancing age, other causes of lactose intolerance can include small intestine injury. Digestive disorders such as Crohn’s disease, an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria, and Celiac disease can lead to lactose intolerance. Any and all symptoms should be diagnosed by your gastroenterologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to exclude any other causes of your symptoms. Your ethnicity also plays a factor.