WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LACTOSE INTOLERENCE SYMPTOMS

Common symptoms of lactose intolerence include:
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain

Uncommon lactose intolerence symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal distention

The lactose that has not been absorbed into the body causes lactose intolerence symptoms. The lactose passes into the small intestine and into the colon. When the lactase changes the lactose in glucose and galactose, it releases a hydrogen gas. Part of this gas is responsible for the increase in flatus or passing gas. The rest is used by other bacteria or expelled in breathing. If the lactose cannot be split by lactase it will bring water into the colon and result in runny, diarrhea.

Generally the more lactose in the diet, the more severe the lactose intolerence symptoms will be but the severity can change in different people. Most people experience mild to severe lactose intolerance symptoms, even if the same amount is consumed between two people. The reason may be due to the difference in intestinal bacteria.

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