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| There are several ways to test for lactose intolerance including breath tests, blood tests, internal biopsies, and stool tests. When diagnosing, if the symptoms described line up with those of lactose intolerance, a lactose- free diet can be implemented. The diet can last up to 2 weeks and must not include any sources of lactose, especially from hidden sources. If the symptoms appear to be subtle, then further testing can be done using the techniques listed below. | There are several ways to test for lactose intolerance including breath tests, blood tests, internal biopsies, and stool tests. When diagnosing, if the symptoms described line up with those of lactose intolerance, a lactose- free diet can be implemented. The diet can last up to 2 weeks and must not include any sources of lactose, especially from hidden sources. If the symptoms appear to be subtle, then further testing can be done using the techniques listed below. | ||
| - | <box 40% round | > {{ :playground:7.png?450 |}} </box| Figure 4: The various tests used for diagnosing lactose intolerance. (Information retrieved from: Esdepallethrine, 2016; Ivermectin Topical, n.d.; Karthikeyan, 2005)> | + | <box 40% round | > {{ :playground:7.png?450 |}} </box| Figure 4: The various tests used for diagnosing lactose intolerance.> |
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| - | ====== TREATMENTS & LIFESTYLE ====== | + | ====== TREATMENTS ====== |
| Lactose intolerance can be treated with simple dietary changes. The following are some of the strategies that can be used to reduce the amount of milk or daily products in his or her diet. | Lactose intolerance can be treated with simple dietary changes. The following are some of the strategies that can be used to reduce the amount of milk or daily products in his or her diet. | ||
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| - | ===== Lactase Supplements ===== | ||
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| - | When dietary restriction of lactose consumption is not a suitable option, lactase supplements are available (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). Lactase enzyme produced industrially by fungi of the genus Aspergillus, are suitable supplements to the lactase produced in the small intestines of humans (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). This enzyme in the form of beta-galactosidase tablets, is available over the counter in several countries. The beta-galactosidase tablets must be taken at the time of lactose consumption in order to effectively aid in the digestion of lactose (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). In addition, most available forms of this tablet are pH sensitive and are only active in acidic environments such as that of the stomach (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). It is important to not that excessive acidity can denature the enzyme so consumption while fasting is not recommended (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). | ||
| ===== Dietary Management ===== | ===== Dietary Management ===== | ||
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| Always read the entire ingredient label to look for the names of milk. Milk ingredients may be within the list of the ingredients or could be listed in a “Contains: Milk” statement beneath the list of ingredients. Advisory statements such as “may contain milk” or “made in a facility with milk” are voluntary and not required by any labeling law. It is recommend for the individual to consult their doctors if they consume products with these labels. | Always read the entire ingredient label to look for the names of milk. Milk ingredients may be within the list of the ingredients or could be listed in a “Contains: Milk” statement beneath the list of ingredients. Advisory statements such as “may contain milk” or “made in a facility with milk” are voluntary and not required by any labeling law. It is recommend for the individual to consult their doctors if they consume products with these labels. | ||
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| <box 50% round | > {{ :playground:33f0310b003e9be91c52d92f7c34c3b3_3_.png?500 |}} </box|Figure 8: A list of milk ingredients. (Retrieved from: Kids with Food Allergies, 2019)> | <box 50% round | > {{ :playground:33f0310b003e9be91c52d92f7c34c3b3_3_.png?500 |}} </box|Figure 8: A list of milk ingredients. (Retrieved from: Kids with Food Allergies, 2019)> | ||
| + | ===== Lactase Supplements ===== | ||
| + | When dietary restriction of lactose consumption is not a suitable option, lactase supplements are available (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). Lactase enzyme produced industrially by fungi of the genus Aspergillus, are suitable supplements to the lactase produced in the small intestines of humans (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). This enzyme in the form of beta-galactosidase tablets, is available over the counter in several countries. The beta-galactosidase tablets must be taken at the time of lactose consumption in order to effectively aid in the digestion of lactose (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). In addition, most available forms of this tablet are pH sensitive and are only active in acidic environments such as that of the stomach (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). It is important to not that excessive acidity can denature the enzyme so consumption while fasting is not recommended (Mattar //et al.//, 2012). | ||
