The main danger of lactose intolerance is diarrhea after eating lactose.
Lactose intolerance is due to the low activity or lack of lactase enzyme, after eating lactose-containing foods (dairy products) lactose malabsorption in the intestinal tract, undigested lactose into the colon after fermentation to produce gas, causing abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and other symptoms.
If symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea occur after eating dairy products, and the severity of the symptoms is related to the amount of food eaten, then lactose intolerance should be suspected.
For lactose intolerant patients, it is recommended to reduce the intake of lactose, some patients need to abstain from lactose-containing foods, acute diarrhea need to pay attention to the supplementation of fluids and electrolytes, and can be supplemented with probiotics (e.g., Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bacillus licheniformis, Clostridium casei, etc.).
If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to determine the cause of the disease and targeted treatment, do not take medication, so as not to delay the condition.