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Lactose Intolerance (Intolerance, Lactose)

The condition resulting from the absence or deficiency of LACTASE in the MUCOSA cells of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, and the inability to break down LACTOSE in milk for ABSORPTION. Bacterial fermentation of the unabsorbed lactose leads to symptoms that range from a mild indigestion (DYSPEPSIA) to severe DIARRHEA. Lactose intolerance may be an inborn error or acquired.
Also Known As:
Intolerance, Lactose; Malabsorption, Lactose; Alactasia; Dairy Product Intolerance; Hypolactasia; Milk Sugar Intolerance; Lactose Malabsorption
Networked: 1232 relevant articles (61 outcomes, 157 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Lactose Intolerance (Intolerance, Lactose)
2. Diarrhea
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Syndrome, Irritable Bowel)
4. Neoplasms (Cancer)
5. Crohn Disease (Crohn's Disease)

Experts

1. Enko, Dietmar: 11 articles (01/2022 - 01/2014)
2. Mangge, Harald: 9 articles (01/2022 - 01/2015)
3. Schnedl, Wolfgang J: 9 articles (01/2022 - 01/2016)
4. Kriegshäuser, Gernot: 8 articles (01/2018 - 08/2007)
5. Järvelä, Irma: 8 articles (01/2011 - 02/2002)
6. Savaiano, Dennis A: 7 articles (12/2022 - 12/2005)
7. Halwachs-Baumann, Gabriele: 7 articles (01/2018 - 01/2014)
8. Gasbarrini, Antonio: 7 articles (12/2016 - 01/2006)
9. Mattar, Rejane: 7 articles (08/2016 - 05/2008)
10. Vonk, R J: 7 articles (08/2008 - 03/2001)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Lactose Intolerance:
1. LactoseFDA LinkGeneric
2. LactaseIBA
3. HydrogenIBA
4. EnzymesIBA
5. beta-Galactosidase (Lactaid)IBA
6. SolutionsIBA
7. CalciumIBA
8. GalactosidasesIBA
9. CholesterolIBA
10. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Enzyme Replacement Therapy
3. Oral Administration
4. Diet Therapy (Therapy, Diet)
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)