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Milk breathing
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whenever I drink milk I have short of breath problem and weakness please suggest me medicine for that thank you.
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This is due to lactose intolerance.
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pantoprazole 40 mg before milk empty stomach . if problem persists or gas occure still then you avoid milk .
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yogurt is good for you .
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You maybe possibly having allergy to either only milk or lactose intolerance where you’ll be allergic to all milk and milk products.
Try avoiding them in the diet and see how your body responds.
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Sounds like you may be allergic to contents in the milk.
Switch to Soya milk.
All the best.
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion
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You have lactose intolerance and you better avoid milk and milk products.
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Lactose intolerance
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Video consult me for better alternatives and guidance regard how to manage this.
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This is most likely lactose intolerance or milk allergy–related acidity/gas causing bloating and breathlessness.
Try this:
Avoid milk for 1–2 weeks → see if symptoms stop.
If you need to take milk:
Tab. Lactase enzyme (e.g., Lactaid, Lactase drops) before drinking milk – helps digestion.
If acidity/bloating occurs:
Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily (before breakfast, 5 days) or
Simethicone 80 mg after food for gas relief.
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Take allegra stat and every bed time 5 days
Avoid milk.. need more details to prescribe some more.. connect me on practo
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It is very likely that you are experiencing lactose intolerance or milk-related acidity, both of which can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, chest discomfort, weakness or a heavy feeling soon after drinking milk.
This does not mean there is a problem with your lungs or heart -it is a reaction from your digestive system.
Why it happens:
1. If your body does not break down lactose properly, it produces excess gas, bloating and pressure under the diaphragm.
2. This pressure can temporarily make breathing feel difficult and create a feeling of weakness or discomfort.
3. Some people also get reflux after milk, which can cause the same sensation.
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• Stop plain milk for a few days and see if symptoms disappear.
• You can switch to
– lactose free milk,
– curd,
– buttermilk,
– paneer.
These are easier to digest.
• If you want to continue milk, take lactase enzyme tablet (like Lactase/Laczyme) just before drinking milk.
• If acidity is also present, take Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast for 5–7 days.
• Eat smaller, lighter meals and avoid lying down immediately after drinking milk.
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If you have breathlessness even when not drinking milk, chest pain while exertion, fever or wheezing — in that case further evaluation is needed.
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Avoid milk.
Use buttermilk curd
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Please avoid milk sir
And need more history to evaluate to precribe medicine sir
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Best is to avoid milk and schedule appointment with a physician
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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Lactose intolerance
Avoid milk
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake mor3 .do connect and consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sumit Verma
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5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Dear You are allergic to milk. Avoide the milk
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
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The query was already answered
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Avoid milk
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Stop milk
It is not suiting you
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Dr. Indravijaysinh
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Proper history and counciling with doctor required to rule out...
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Just need to relax because you have been drinking milk throughout your life and suddenly it happens you might have anxiety, so you are worried. I need you to check your history so that I can understand your case bettter
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