Lactose Intolerance
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Lactose Intolerance Complications
Complications of lactose intolerance include:
Weight loss
Malnutrition
Chronic diarrhea
Electrolyte abnormalities:
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Vitamin deficiency
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Lactose Intolerance Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Abdominal pain
Celiac sprue
Diarrhea
Food allergies
Food intolerance
Gastroenteritis
Malabsorption
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Abdominal pain
Bloating and excess gas
Diarrhea
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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Lactose Intolerance References:
Lovelace HY, Barr SI. Diagnosis, symptoms, and calcium intakes of individuals with self-reported lactose intolerance. J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Feb;24(1):51-7.
Suarez FL, Savaiano DA, Levitt MD. Review article: the treatment of lactose intolerance. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1995 Dec;9(6):589-97.
Swagerty DL Jr, Walling AD, Klein RM. Lactose intolerance. Am Fam Physician. 2002 May 1;65(9):1845-50.
