Others find that it tastes too sweet or is too expensive. People who have diabetes may find that lactose-reduced milk raises their blood sugar levels higher than normal. Eat or drink other foods instead of milk and milk products. You can substitute soy beverage and soy cheese for milk and milk products. You can also use non-dairy creamers in your coffee. But keep in mind that non-dairy creamers do not contain the same vitamins and minerals as milk, and they may contain more fat than milk contains.
Use lactase products. Lactase products are dietary supplements that help you digest lactose. There are many different brands of lactase products. Some are pills that you chew such as Lactaid before you eat or drink milk products.
Others are liquids that you can add to milk 24 hours before you drink it. Some foods have extra lactase added to them. Because products and brands are different, you may want to try a few to see which ones work best for you.
Eat yogurt with live bacterial cultures. Some people who are lactose-intolerant can eat yogurt without having problems, especially yogurt that contains live cultures. This type of yogurt can help people digest lactose. All yogurts are made with live cultures, but many yogurts go through a process called "heat treatment" that kills the bacteria. If you want to be sure you are buying yogurt that still contains live cultures, check the label.
It will say that it contains live and active cultures. It's best to try a small amount of different brands of yogurt to see which ones work best for you. If you have severe lactose intolerance, you may need to avoid lactose completely.
Some medicines and many prepared foods contain lactose. Examples of prepared foods with lactose include breads and baked goods; breakfast cereals and instant breakfast drinks; instant potatoes and instant soups; pancake, cookie, and biscuit mixes; margarine and salad dressings; candies, milk chocolate, and other snacks. Be sure to read labels for lactose and for lactose's "hidden" names, such as:. Calcium is especially important for women, because it keeps bones strong and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
To absorb calcium, your body needs vitamin D. Vitamin D is also found in fortified orange juice, fortified soy beverage, oily fish such as salmon , egg yolks, and liver. If you don't know whether you are getting enough calcium, vitamin D, and other important nutrients found in milk products, such as magnesium, potassium, protein, and riboflavin, talk to your doctor. He or she may recommend that you take a calcium supplement or meet with a registered dietitian to make sure you are getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals.
You should also talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not go away with treatment, if they get worse, or if you have other symptoms, such as a fever, chills, or severe belly pain or vomiting. Lactose intolerance in newborns of normal birth weight and in babies is rare. But if your child has symptoms of lactose intolerance, see your doctor right away.
Diarrhea is very dangerous because it can lead to dehydration, a serious problem that requires immediate attention.
Babies who are only fed breast milk do not develop lactose intolerance, because breast milk contains lactase, the enzyme that helps digest milk sugar. If your baby is formula-fed and develops lactose intolerance, you can switch to a formula made without lactose. In rare cases, a baby may have a reaction to the proteins in milk, which is a different condition called sensitivity to milk protein. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
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Top of the page. Topic Overview What is lactose intolerance? What causes lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms? If you have lactose intolerance, your symptoms may include: Bloating.
Pain or cramps. Gurgling or rumbling sounds in your belly. Loose stools or diarrhea. Throwing up. How is lactose intolerance diagnosed? How is it treated? There are many non-dairy foods that contain calcium, including: Broccoli, okra, kale, collards, and turnip greens.
Fish canned with bones examples: sardines and salmon. Calcium-fortified juices and cereals. Calcium-fortified soy products such as soy beverage and tofu. Symptoms Symptoms of lactose intolerance can be mild or severe, depending on how much lactase your body makes. Pain or cramps in the lower belly. Gurgling or rumbling sounds in the lower belly. Sometimes the stools are foamy. This means that if you eat dairy foods, the lactose from these foods will pass into your intestine, which can lead to gas, cramps, a bloated feeling, and diarrhea say: dye-uh-REE-uh , which is loose, watery poop.
Even if you don't have trouble with lactose now, there's a chance you might someday. Because your body starts making less lactase when you're around 2 years old. The older you get, the more likely it is that you could have trouble digesting dairy foods.
If you have lactose intolerance, your body will usually start acting up within 2 hours of eating or drinking something that has lactose in it. Not everyone reacts in the same way — or within the same amount of time — because some people can handle more lactose than others can. But when your body starts trying to digest the food, you'll begin to feel yucky. If you once got a sick feeling in your stomach after gulping down a glass of milk, that doesn't mean you have lactose intolerance.
But if you get an upset stomach every time you drink a milkshake, snack on ice cream, or eat a slice of cheesy pizza, there's a good chance that's what it is. Lactose intolerance can start suddenly — even if you've never had trouble with dairy products or other foods containing lactose. If you and your parent think you might have lactose intolerance, the next step is to see your doctor.
After hearing about your symptoms and doing an exam, your doctor may ask you to stop eating dairy for a period of time. If your symptoms improve on a dairy-free diet, but happen again when you try dairy again, there's a good chance you are lactose intolerant. The doctor also can test your breath to see if you show signs of lactose intolerance. Thery'll check your breath for hydrogen say: HYE-druh-jun — a gas you cannot see or taste.
When lactose isn't digested, the bacteria that normally live in the large intestine use it and make hydrogen gas. To test the amount of hydrogen, the doctor will have you drink something with lactose in it. You'll blow into a mask or bag to check the hydrogen level in your breath about every 15 minutes during the test.
If it's high, you might have lactose intolerance. If you do have lactose intolerance, your doctor will talk to you about the best ways to treat it and help you feel your best. If you are lactose intolerant, you will likely feel the following symptoms: Excessive gas — When the lactose gets fermented in the colon, it can produce hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide.
This can lead to increase flatulence. The extent of gas will vary from person to person, with some people feeling no gas and others having a lot of painful flatulence. Constipation — When lactose is fermented, it can produce methane gas. Methane gas slows down the time it takes food to travel through the gut. This can cause constipation. Diarrhea — Lactose intolerance can cause the volume of water in the colon to increase, which causes the volume of stool and liquid to increase.
Combined with the fermentation process that happens, this can lead to diarrhea. Stomach pain — The combination of gas and water in the colon can lead to stomach cramps. This pain is typically in the lower abdomen. Bloating — The feeling of bloating is the result of increased water and gas in the colon.
Vitamin Deficiency Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies are more serious symptoms of lactose intolerance.
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