“I am lactose intolerant. Is this treatable?”
I am a 20 year old girl and I have been lactose intolerant since the age of 6. The doctors earlier told my parents that as I grow, the allergy will reduce, however it still continues. Is there a way to treat lactose intolerance or is it permanent?
7 Answers
We are the only mammal that electively chooses to drink another mammals milk. Your lactose intolerance is not a problem. It is quite normal. If you wish to continue to indulge there are products that are lactose free
While we sometimes grow out of allergies, most people with lactose intolerance will grow *into* the condition. We rely on an enzyme called lactase to break down milk sugars, but since we don’t really need to consume milk outside of early childhood, many of us lose this ability over time (particularly depending on ethnic background/ancestry.) It does not require treatment per se; lactose avoidance will keep symptoms from occurring, and there are lactose-free dairy products available in most grocery stores including milk, sour cream and cottage cheese.
There are different forms of lactose intolerance. There is a juvenile form and an adult form. There isn't any reason why you could not acquire the adult forms as well. Unfortunately if acquire the adult form, it's permanent. The recommended strategy could be to avoid foods with lactose in it (aka lactose-free) or consider taking lactase pills. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down the lactose in your food for you. Hope this helps.
Sometimes it improves over time. You can get all your nutrients without milk products. I am lactose intolerant, too. It encourages me to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Lactose intolerance is very treatable. There are both tablets and liquid solutions that contain the enzyme lactase which is the element missing in lactose-intolerant individuals. By simply taking a dose before consuming a lactose-containing food, the symptoms of bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort can ne totally eliminated.
In addition, lactose-free milk and other dairy products are readily available in most grocery stores. Unfortunately these products are usually a bit more expensive than ordinary dairy products. I do feel they are worth the extra expense to prevent lactose intolerance symptoms.
In addition, lactose-free milk and other dairy products are readily available in most grocery stores. Unfortunately these products are usually a bit more expensive than ordinary dairy products. I do feel they are worth the extra expense to prevent lactose intolerance symptoms.
I am not expert in this field. Therefore, I prefer not to answer this question. But, I would like to bring to your attention that I just noticed that there is a lot of information online, on Google about this. You can also consult a specialist in regard this. Thank you. Dr. Blair
Yes.
