The symptoms most common lactose intolerance are:
- Abdominal pain;
- Diarrhea;
- Gasses and flatulence;
- Abdominal swelling;
- Vomiting occasionally.
Symptoms usually arise after ingestion of milk and milk products such as cheese, ice cream, yogurt, condensed milk, butter, sour cream, or even foods prepared from milk such as cake, cheese bread, etc.
THE abdominal pain is colic type and usually located around the navel and or under the belly. The stool can be bulky, watery and sparkling. The person can feel the baked belly and with gasses, thus increasing the flatulence. Vomiting is present more in the adolescent population.
It is important to note that the symptoms of lactose intolerance may vary from person to person, according to the diet and pattern of bowel function of each individual, besides the presence or absence of associated intestinal diseases.
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