Patients with lactose intolerance often develop abdominal fullness/bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and flatulence. Symptomatic variability is dependent on the amount of ingested lactose, the residual lactose activity, and the small bowel transit time. The signs and symptoms typically manifest 30 minutes to 1-2 hours after ingestion of milk-containing products and can last as long as 48 hours.
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Cite this: B.S. Anand. Fast Five Quiz: Lactose Intolerance - Medscape - Mar 21, 2022.
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