Ask A Doctor: What Is The Biggest Concern About Lactose Intolerance?
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Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra
MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India
One of the biggest concerns for people who are lactose-intolerant is making sure they get enough of the nutrients found in milk products, especially calcium. Calcium is most important for children. Teens, pregnant women, and women after menopause.
Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas
MD · 40 years of experience · USA
The biggest concern is that the people with lactose intolerance should get enough of calcium. Calcium should be consumed in any other method.
Expert opinion from Divyasri N
MBBS · 4 years of experience · India
Chronic diarrhea. Malabsorption and maldigestion. Anemia, asthenia, easy fatiguability. Calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
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