Medical articles of Lactose intolerance

31/10/2024
Professor Sauid Ishaq
Gastroenterologist
Food intolerances and their symptoms
Food intolerances are reactions to certain foods that occur because the digestive system struggles to process specific ingredients. Unlike food allergies, which involve the immune system and can cause severe or even life-threatening reactions, food intolerances usually cause digestive and other mild-to-moderate symptoms, depending on the type and amount of food consumed.
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12/02/2021
Dr Ian Johnston
Gastroenterologist
How to tell if you are lactose intolerant
For someone who is lactose intolerant, they may experience symptoms of flatulence, bloating and stomach cramps after eating high-lactose foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt. Not sure where to begin in getting a diagnosis? One of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Ian Johnston explains a test you can try at home and what other tests a specialist will make in order to give you the best diagnosis.
30/10/2020
Dr Michael Mendall
Gastroenterologist
Food intolerance vs food allergy: what's the difference?
A food intolerance and food allergy can occasionally cause similar symptoms, so people often confuse the two. But, there are important differences. While eating something you are intolerant to can cause discomfort, eating food that you are allergic to can have life-threatening consequences. Dr Michael Mendall guides us through the main differences between food intolerance and a food allergy.
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21/05/2020
Dr Assad Butt
Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Chronic diarrhoea in children: underlying causes and when to get medical help
Persistent diarrhoea in children can be the sign of an underlying condition or it may be a temporary stage of the developing digestive system. Dr Assad Butt provides you with an in-depth understanding of the many potential causes of your child's chronic diarrhoea and clarifies when to get medical help.
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16/12/2019
Dr Chinedu Nwokoro
General & Respiratory Paediatrician
Paediatric allergies: what are the main types of allergic reactions?
Dr Chinedu Nwokoro, a consultant respiratory and general paediatrician, has put together this useful guide for parents to understand the various types of allergic reactions your child might experience and the symptoms to look out for.
06/11/2019
Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
Gastroenterologist
How much farting is normal?
As embarrassing as it is - we all fart! Whether it's silent, stinky or odourless, it's the normal process of your body digesting food. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam on just how much farting is too much every day.
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18/01/2019
Dr Evangelos Russo
Gastroenterologist
7 common causes of chronic diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is when you pass looser and more frequent stools than usual. If you are suffering from diarrhoea for several weeks, this is classed as chronic diarrhoea and it should be investigated by a doctor. Dr Evangelos Russo is a leading gastroenterologist and here he explains the seven most common causes of chronic diarrhoea in the Western world.
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09/10/2018
Professor Stuart Bloom
Gastroenterologist
Food intolerance or food allergy?
Food intolerances and allergies can have a serious impact on a person’s life, forcing them to plan their meals around avoiding certain foods. What are food intolerances and how are they different from allergies? Expert gastroenterologist Dr Stuart Bloom is here to explain.
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