Lactose Intolerance and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A recent study on lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome has shown that subjective lactose intolerance is increased in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, despite no increase in the prevalence of lactose maldigestion.

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Published in:Nutrition reviews 1998-10, Vol.56 (10), p.306-308
Main Authors: Mascolo, Richard, Saltzman, John R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Colonic Diseases, Functional - complications
Digestive system
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Lactose Intolerance - epidemiology
Lactose Intolerance - etiology
Lactose Intolerance - metabolism
Medical disorders
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Other diseases. Semiology
Prevalence
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:A recent study on lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome has shown that subjective lactose intolerance is increased in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, despite no increase in the prevalence of lactose maldigestion.
ISSN:0029-6643
1753-4887
DOI:10.1111/j.1753-4887.1998.tb01665.x