10 Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Flatulence
Flatulence is a very natural thing and also quite necessary. While it is often the subject of toilet humor, it can be quite awkward in social situations potentially leading to embarrassment. While most of us will experience it occasionally, it can be a common occurrence among people with an intolerance to lactose.
As the gut is unable to completely digest food in the small intestine, undigested food will sometimes pass through to the large intestine. When in the large intestine, bacteria within the gut will cause undigested food to ferment, creating the gases that cause flatulence. Not only is more gas produced, but the odor of the gas is also particularly strong.
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