Lactose Intolerance Flashcards
1
Q
What is lactose intolerance?
A
Inability to digest lactase with lactase
2
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Diarrhoea
Acidic stools
Flatulence and bloating due to fermentation
3
Q
How do you diagnose it?
A
Hydrogen breath test
Lactase in feces
4
Q
What are the types?
A
Primary - Born with
Secondary - Aquire secondary to something else eg enteritis, coeliac
