About Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance means difficulty digesting lactose in milk products, causing bloating, gas, cramps, or diarrhea.
Lactose Intolerance symptoms
- bloating
- gas
- diarrhea
- cramps
- nausea after milk
Common causes of Lactose Intolerance
- low lactase enzyme
- gut infection recovery
- genetic tendency
Lactose Intolerance treatment options
- See a doctor for weight loss, blood in stool, persistent diarrhea, children, or severe symptoms.
Safe home care for Lactose Intolerance
- limit lactose
- try lactose-free options
- track symptoms
Emergency signs for Lactose Intolerance
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Lactose Intolerance
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Lactose Intolerance.
Lab tests for Lactose Intolerance
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Venous Blood Gas (VBG)
Venous blood gas test for acid-base status.
From Rs. 1,980
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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Blood gas test for oxygen, carbon dioxide and acid-base status.
From Rs. 2,250
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Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Stool toxin test for C. difficile infection.
From Rs. 4,050
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Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Stool
Protein loss marker in stool.
From Rs. 6,750
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Total IgA
Immunoglobulin A level used with celiac testing.
From Rs. 1,980
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Tissue Transglutaminase IgA
Celiac disease screening antibody.
From Rs. 3,150
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Celiac Disease Panel
Blood antibody panel used in celiac disease screening.
From Rs. 6,750
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Reducing Substances Stool
Stool test used in carbohydrate malabsorption assessment.
From Rs. 1,080