Why Does My Stomach Hurt?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Lactose Intolerance
Sugars are very common in nature; they are found in a wide range of fresh foods, and this includes dairy. Milk in particular contains a sugar known as lactose and, for most people, it is no problem at all. Unfortunately for some people it can be very problematic indeed.
Lactose intolerance is a condition where the patient is unable to break down lactose. This is down to them lacking an enzyme known as lactase that is responsible for breaking down the sugar. It causes various symptoms, including stomach pains, but avoiding dairy should hopefully prevent the patient from developing symptoms.
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