coeliac disease and lactose intolerance Flashcards
1
Q
what is coeliac disease?
A
inflammation in the small intestine walls
2
Q
what is lactose intolerance?
A
inability to digest lactose
3
Q
what is coeliac disease caused by?
A
consuming foods that contain gluten (wheat, rye oats and barley)
4
Q
what happens when you are lactose intolerant?
A
intestinal cells do not produce enough lactase
5
Q
what are some symptoms of coeliac disease?
A
bloating diarrhoea nausea fatigue abdominal cramps and weakness flatulence
6
Q
what are some symptoms of lactose intolerance?
A
bloating
abdominal discomfort
diarrhoea
