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Lactose Intolerance Definition
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A person with lactose intolerance is unable to digest lactose, which is a form of sugar found in dairy products. Lactose collects in the intestine, absorbs water, and causes diarrhea.
Symptoms of lactose intolerance resolve when lactose is restricted from the diet. About 75 percent of the world's population has lactose intolerance. Continue to Lactose Intolerance Incidence
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