Title: Is Sudden Lactose Intolerance Possible? | Livestrong.com
Headings: Sudden Lactose Intolerance: What You Should Know
Sudden Lactose Intolerance: What You Should Know
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Diseases associated with this kind of lactose intolerance include Crohn's disease, celiac disease and bacterial overgrowth. In those cases, treating the underlying issue may bring lactase levels back up and alleviate symptoms. "Lactose intolerance is typically more gradual and not sudden," says Matthew Ciorba, MD, a gastroenterologist and professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. " People may have sudden symptoms when they take in a larger amount of milk sugars and have a lot of symptoms after they previously [have] not taken in much milk product." Advertisement
Telltale lactose intolerance symptoms include diarrhea, cramping, bloating, gas and sometimes vomiting, the Mayo Clinic reports. Though there's no cure for lactose intolerance, reducing your intake of lactose-containing foods can help ease symptoms, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Also, lactase products can be taken when consuming anything dairy, which can help your body digest lactose and relieve symptoms. Some people experience no symptoms if they consume only small amounts of foods that contain lactose. Detecting Lactose Intolerance
If you suspect you might have become lactose intolerance, have small doses of milk with a meal to see how well your body accepts dairy and if you can build a tolerance in your microbiome.