Etiket: Lactose Intolerance

Milk contains lactose. Lactose is the sugar in milk. And it is formed by the combination of two sugars, glucose and galactose. The human body cannot directly benefit from lactose. In order for the human body to benefit from lactose, lactose must be broken down into glucose and galactose by the enzyme lactase.The main reason is that the small intestine cannot produce enough lactase enzyme. If there is not enough lactase enzyme in the small intestine, some of the lactose cannot be broken down and these lactoses pass into the large intestine. When these lactoses pass into the large intestine, the bacteria present there break down the lactose. When lactose is broken down in the large intestine, it can cause problems such as gas, cramps, constipation and diarrhea. In short, the more milk you consume, the more complaints you have. For this reason, it is recommended by experts to pay attention to the amount of milk consumption.

Many parents confuse the terms lactose intolerance and milk allergy. Although these two conditions show similar symptoms, they are completely different. While milk allergy concerns the immune system, lactose intolerance is a digestive issue. Consult a specialist physician to find out if your child has a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Stomach ache
Bloating
Gas
Diarrhea
Nausea
Anorexia

These symptoms usually begin within 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating or drinking lactose-containing foods. In order to control whether there is a problem in lactose digestion in children, it is recommended to remove all milk and dairy products from the child’s diet for at least 2 weeks and observe whether there are symptoms.