Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.
Symptoms of lactose intolerance usually develop within a few hours of consuming food or drink that contains lactose.
They may include:
- farting
- diarrhoea
- a bloated stomach
- stomach cramps and pains
- stomach rumbling
- feeling sick
The severity of your symptoms and when they appear depends on the amount of lactose you have consumed.
Some people may still be able to drink a small glass of milk without triggering any symptoms, while others may not even be able to have milk in their tea or coffee.
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