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What is the easy and reliable way to test for lactose intolerance. I am not sure if I am intolerant but face flatulence every morning post bowel movements.
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Flatulence, especially in the morning or post-bowel movement, could be linked to lactose intolerance, but it may also be related to other digestive issues like IBS or sensitivity to certain foods. Lactose intolerance occurs when the body lacks enough lactase enzyme to digest lactose (milk sugar), leading to gas, bloating, or diarrhea after consuming dairy.
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Elimination Test (Easy & Reliable at Home):
Remove all dairy (milk, curd, cheese, butter, paneer) for 7–10 days and monitor symptoms.
Then, reintroduce one dairy product (e.g., a glass of milk) and observe how your body reacts over the next 6–12 hours.
Medical Testing (Optional but Confirmatory):
Hydrogen Breath Test: Most accurate non-invasive method for diagnosing lactose intolerance.
Stool Acidity Test (for children) or Lactose Tolerance Blood Test (less commonly used now
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Avoid self-diagnosing or cutting out dairy long-term without guidance, as you might risk calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
Some people tolerate curd, cheese, or lactose-free dairy better than milk.
Gut health plays a role—consider probiotics or gut-friendly foods if bloating is frequent.
If symptoms persist despite eliminating dairy, other causes like FODMAP sensitivity, gluten, or general gut imbalance may need to be explored
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An easy way to test for lactose intolerance is by eliminating dairy for 1–2 weeks and observing symptoms. If flatulence or bloating improves, you may be lactose intolerant.
Try avoiding milk, paneer, curd, and cream-based products temporarily. Opt for lactose-free or plant-based alternatives. If symptoms persist, consult a gastroenterologist for confirmation.
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Include calcium-rich non-dairy foods like ragi, tofu, almonds, and sesame seeds to maintain bone health while avoiding dairy.
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please contact directly through App for customised diet plan
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
At -Home Testing ( easy but less precise )
1. Lactose Elimination challenge
Stop consuming dairy for 1-2 weeks
Monitoring symptoms ( bloating, cramps, diarrhoea)
Improve
Then reintroduce lactose and see if symptoms return
2. Home hydrogen Breath Test Kits :
Some are available online or at pharmacies
Less accurate than crucial versions but can still be used
Symptoms to watch for
Bloating
Diarrhoea
Gas
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Best combo
Start with the elimination test at home .
If symptoms point toward lactose intolerance, confirm it with a hydrogen breath test through your doctor or a clinic . It’s non - invasive, accurate and widely use
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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Good morning pls join after 1pm for consultation today through app.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
It could be some other food intolerance also
Check for food intolerance test
In which you get the list of all those foods that are causing these issue
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