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Lactose is broken down by an enzyme called lactase, which is found in the lining of a person’s small intestine.
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Dr Prathiba Venkatachalapathy, Specialist Pediatrician at Aster clinic, explains the different types of lactose intolerance.
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Lactose intolerance is actually not very common in infants and typically only starts showing up after age three in children who were born full-term. All babies are born with lactase in their intestines. As they grow older, the lactase enzyme decreases. Pre-term babies are more likely to have a type of lactose intolerance called developmental lactase deficiency. This condition usually lasts only for a short time after birth. However, the majority of premature infants will be able to consume lactose-containing formula and breast millk, explains American Academy of Pediatrics. In very rare cases, people are born with an inability to make any lactase at all, adds US-based Hopkins Medicine.
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While lactose intolerance can cause a great deal of discomfort, it will not produce a life-threatening reaction such as anaphylaxis, explains American Academy of Pediatrics
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Dr Venkatachalapathy explains the symptoms.
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Symptoms of Lactose intolerance
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Symptoms of Lactose intolerance
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Source: American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Source: American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Source: American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Source: American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Dr Venkatachalapathy explains the next steps.
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