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Bookmark or Share- Lactose intolerance - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicIn people with lactose intolerance caused by an underlying condition, treating the condition might restore the body's ability to digest lactose, although that process can take months. For other causes, you might avoid the discomfort of lactose intolerance by following a low-lactose diet. To lower the amount of lactose in your diet:
- Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) - Mayo ClinicOrthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down.
- Lactose intolerance - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicLactose intolerance is most common in people of African, Asian, Hispanic and American Indian descent. Premature birth. Infants born prematurely might have reduced levels of lactase because the small intestine doesn't develop lactase-producing cells until late in the third trimester.
- Glucose tolerance test - Mayo ClinicOverview. The glucose tolerance test measures the body's response to sugar, also called glucose. Another name for this test is the oral glucose tolerance test.
- Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What's the difference?A food intolerance can cause some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy, so people often confuse the two. A true food allergy affects the immune system. Even small amounts of the offending food can trigger a range of symptoms, which can be severe or life-threatening.
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