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- Title
Lactose malabsorption and intolerance: a systematic review on the diagnostic value of gastrointestinal symptoms and self-reported milk intolerance.
- Authors
Jellema, P.; Schellevis, F. G.; van der Windt, D. A. W. M.; Kneepkens, C. M. F.; van der Horst, H. E.
- Abstract
Background: When lactose malabsorption gives rise to symptoms, the result is called ‘lactose intolerance’. Although lactose intolerance is often bothersome for patients, once recognized it may be managed by simple dietary adjustments. However, diagnosing lactose intolerance is not straightforward, especially in primary care.
- Subjects
MALABSORPTION syndromes; SYMPTOMS; LACTOSE intolerance; DIET therapy; PRIMARY care; PATIENTS
- Publication
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2010, Vol 103, Issue 8, p555
- ISSN
1460-2725
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/qjmed/hcq082