Title: Can You Become Lactose Intolerant Overnight?
Headings: Can You Become Lactose Intolerant Overnight?
Can You Become Lactose Intolerant Overnight?
What is lactose?
What do we mean by lactose intolerance?
What are the symptoms?
Is it possible to become lactose intolerance suddenly?
What are the treatments for lactose intolerance?

Content: Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, intestinal surgery or even a severe stomach upset may cause the intolerance. The good news however, is that over time, with the treatment of the underlying condition, this type of lactose intolerance can usually be reversed. Congenital lactose intolerance : This type of intolerance is rare, but dos occasionally happen when babies are born without functional lactase, and thus cannot digest lactose from the moment they are born. What are the treatments for lactose intolerance? Symptoms of lactose intolerance can usually be treated effectively by following a lactose free diet. This involves avoiding products high in lactose, such as milk, and replacing it with a lactose free alternative such as soy or lactose free milk. Many individuals find that they can tolerate products such as cheese, yoghurt and butter milk, where a large amount of the lactose is removed in processing. There is also the option of drugs such as Lactaid, which are taken with lactose containing foods and provide the enzymatic action to break down this sugar. Although there are some situations in which lactose intolerance can develop overnight, if you experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea, or gas suddenly, it is important to determine the cause by seeing your doctor.