What is lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, which is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
How do members experience lactose intolerance?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lactose intolerance*
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Pain
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Stress
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Gas pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Abdominal cramps
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lactose intolerance*
Who has lactose intolerance on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 10 | |
| 20s | 40 | |
| 30s | 108 | |
| 40s | 111 | |
| 50s | 112 | |
| 60s | 87 | |
| 70+ | 36 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 113 | |
| Female | 384 |