Lactose Intolerance
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Lactose Intolerance Home Care
Home care for lactose intolerance includes:
Avoid dairy products.
Avoid foods that contain lactose.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Soy formula for infants with lactose intolerance
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Lactose Intolerance Home Care: Diarrhea
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Abdominal pain
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Diarrhea
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Last Updated: Oct 15, 2007
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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.
