Lactose intolerance: diagnosis and management.

Y T Patel, A Minocha

Journal: Comprehensive therapy 2001;26(4):246-50

PMID: 11126094

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Abstract

Lactose intolerance affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Although the presentation is frequently atypical, it should be part of the differential diagnosis when evaluating nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. We review the terminology, types of lactase deficiencies, diagnostic procedures, and management.

Address: Division of Gastroenterology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 701 North 1st Street, Room D123, Springfield, IL 62781, USA.

DOI: 10.1007/s12019-000-0025-6

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MeSH Terms: Ethnicity, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Lactose Intolerance, Lactose Tolerance Test, Prevalence, Terminology as Topic