Suggest Remedy For Lactose Intolerance

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2015

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Question : Hi, I have a problem from last 6 months, whenever i consume milk I got loose motion for 1-2 times within 2-4 hrs after consuming the milk, and this occur when I consume skimmed milk (low fat). What can be the issue?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lactose intolerance

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
it sounds like lactose intolerance.
In this symptoms similar to yours come up.
The solution is to avoid milk.
However, if you must absolutely have milk probiotics may be tried.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (25 minutes later)

Hi Dr Mittal,

Thanks for the reply, but can you suggest me any "Milk probiotic" available in Inidan market, and can I try some latose enzymes? Is it safe ?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Many available

Detailed Answer:
probiotics are better.
The market is full of them .
you can use anyone available locally like sporolac econorm.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar