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(E73.8) Other lactose intolerance
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205 644 in individuals diagnosis other lactose intolerance confirmed
2 004 deaths with diagnosis other lactose intolerance
1% mortality rate associated with the disease other lactose intolerance
Diagnosis other lactose intolerance is diagnosed Men are 6.80% more likely than Women
109 815
Men receive the diagnosis other lactose intolerance
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other lactose intolerance
2 004 (2.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other lactose intolerance - Men and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-44, 50-54, 60-64, 70-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 45-49, 55-59, 65-69, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 25-29, 65-69, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-64, 70-94
Disease Features other lactose intolerance
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other lactose intolerance - what does this mean
Other lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. this is due to a deficiency in the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking down lactose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the body. symptoms of this condition include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products.
What happens during the disease - other lactose intolerance
Other lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. this is due to a deficiency in the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking down lactose in the small intestine. when lactose is not broken down, it passes through the digestive system undigested, leading to abdominal discomfort, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to rule out other causes of digestive distress
- Stool sample to check for infections or parasites
- Blood tests to measure lactase enzyme levels
- Hydrogen breath test to measure the amount of hydrogen in the breath after ingesting lactose
- Lactose tolerance test to measure how your body responds to lactose
- Small bowel biopsy to measure the amount of lactase enzyme in the small intestine
- Elimination diet to identify foods that cause digestive distress
- Food diary to track symptoms after eating certain foods
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating other lactose intolerance
- Eliminate dairy products from the diet
- Replace dairy products with lactose-free alternatives
- Include probiotic-rich foods in the diet
- Take digestive enzymes to aid in digestion
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid high-fat foods
- Get regular exercise
- Reduce stress levels
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other lactose intolerance - Prevention
Lactose intolerance can be prevented by avoiding dairy products, eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and taking probiotics or digestive enzymes to help break down the lactose. additionally, limiting your intake of processed foods, as well as avoiding artificial sweeteners and other additives, can help reduce symptoms.