Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

Known as milk sugar , lactose, beslenmemizdeki is one of the major sources of carbohydrates . Lactose digestion and absorption in the body there is a need to complete the enzyme lactase in the small intestine . A deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which is inherited or spontaneous , the affected individuals with lactose intolerance to milk and dairy foods show . This phenomenon, known as lactose intolerance or lactase deficiency , all over the world is one of the most common digestive disorders .

Hereditary lactase deficiency , usually after the age of 5 years gives evidence. Are often different in different societies .

Lactase deficiency develops later , the intestines, diarrhea, drug , or other damage due to an illness and is temporary as a result of the lack of sufficient lactase . The underlying cause is no longer present , the lactose intolerance disappear within a few weeks .

Lactase deficiency, lactose- containing foods such as milk consumed, diarrhea, abdominal distension, flatulence and abdominal pain are seen. Gaitası person watery, frothy , acid properties. Most people ' can not drink milk , touching me saying' recipes distress . These symptoms of lactose intolerance personalized diagnosis. If deemed necessary , the doctor may do some tests for a definitive diagnosis .

In the treatment of lactose intolerance , milk and milk products must be removed and nutrition program . Reducing the amount of people they can avoid some of the symptoms . Fermented milk products such as yogurt , cheeses, low content of lactose consumed by most people smoothly . Also added lactase, drinking milk , lactase supplements can be taken as a medicine . An important point should not be overlooked , especially in young children lactose intolerance , an allergy to components of other milk ( cow's milk protein intolerance ) should be distinguished