Lactose Malabsorption

Glucose-galactose malabsorption
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"Lactose malabsorption and lactase deficiency are chronic organic pathologic conditions characterized by abdominal pain and distention, flatulence, and the passage of loose, watery stools.

Glucose-galactose malabsorption Â- Inborn errors of renal tubular transport (Renal glycosuria) Â- Fructose malabsorption
Hexose â†' glucose
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Glucosylceramidase deficiency
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2. Ledochowski M,\r\nSperner-Unterweger S, Fuchs D. Lactose malabsorption is associated with early signs of mental depression in\r\nfemales: a preliminary report. Dig Dis Sci 1998;43:2513-7.

However, because the degree of lactose malabsorption varies greatly, many patients can ingest up to 12 oz (18 g of lactose) of milk daily without symptoms.

Symptoms are usually mild but may sometimes be severe. The severity of symptoms doesn't correlate with the degree of lactose malabsorption. Instead, symptoms relate to a range of factors, including ethnicity, age and how fast you digest food.

Montalta M, Curigliano V, Santoro L, et al. Management and treatment of lactose malabsorption. World J Gastroenterol. 2006;12(2):187-191.

See also: Malabsorption, Deficiency, Lactose intolerance, Symptom, Glucose-galactose malabsorption