Lactose intolerance
Liam Love, age 6
Definition
Means that your body can't digest lactose, a type of natural sugar found in milk and dairy products
Symptoms
- Usually begin 30 to 2 hours after eating or drinking a milk product
- Bloating, gas, rumbling lower stomach, throwing up
Foods to stay away from
Foods that are good for lactose intolerant
- Spinach
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Almonds
- Dark green leafy vegetables
Long term effects and treatment
- It can lead to osteoporosis
- Bone disease
- Take lactose out of your diet
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements