FAQs about Lactose Intolerance
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which specialist doctor should I visit if lactose intolerance is suspected?A General Physician or a Pediatrician is consulted first. Referral may be done to a Gastroenterologist. A Nutritionist gives tips about the allowed diet.
2. Is the condition preventable?
No.
3. What are the things I should take care of in my diet?
Calcium and vitamin D supplements are recommended. The following are the food items easy to digest:
- Buttermilk and cheeses (they have less lactose than milk)
- Fermented milk products, such as yogurt
- Goat's milk (but drink it with meals, and make sure it is supplemented with essential amino acids and vitamins if you give it to children)
- Ice cream, milkshakes, and aged or hard cheeses
- Lactose-free milk and milk products
- Lactase-treated cow's milk for older children and adults
- Soy formulas for infants younger than 2 years
- Soy or rice milk for toddlers
4. Is it true that women with lactose intolerance may improve after pregnancy?
It has been found that about 44% of the women with lactose intolerance regain the ability to digest lactose during pregnancy.
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