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Lactose Intolerance: Causes and Symptoms

Intestinal Problems

You can suffer lactose intolerance if there is a problem with your small intestine. This is the second leading cause of LI and is most common in pediatrics. It can also occur during adulthood. Here some conditions that can cause the small intestine to malfunction, leading to lactase deficiency.

Chemotherapy is the treatment used to reduce or kill cancer cells from growing. Long-term use of these medications can cause damage to the small intestine.

Long term use of antibiotics can cause damage in the small intestines overtime

Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and the big and small intestines.

Celiac disease is caused by a negative reaction to gluten, affecting the small intestine.

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease, in which the lining of the digestive system gets inflamed.

Ulcerative colitis is the inflammation of the large intestines (colon).

Lactase deficiency caused by problems in the small intestine can be rectified through surgery or medication. Symptoms can be temporary if treatment is successful, or can be life-long if the underlying illness is long-term.