Title: Can You Develop Lactose Intolerance?
Headings: Can You Develop Lactose Intolerance?
Can You Develop Lactose Intolerance?
What is lactose intolerance?
Can you develop lactose intolerance?
Secondary lactose intolerance
Takeaway

Content: It can occur at any age. Secondary lactose intolerance
Secondary lactose intolerance is caused by a problem in your small intesti ne. If this problem creates a shortage of lactase, then you may develop lactose intolerance. Possible causes of secondary lactose intolerance include: ulcerative colitis
gastroenteritis
Crohn’s disease
celiac disease
antibiotics
chemotherapy
As you get older, your body naturally produces less lactase. This can cause you to develop secondary lactase intolerance without a triggering condition. Takeaway
You can develop lactose intolerance at any age. It could be triggered by a condition, such as Crohn’s disease or gastroenteritis. This can result in your small intestine producing an inadequate supply of lactase. Also, as you age, your body naturally starts to product less lactase and that could result in the development of lactose intolerance.