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The differential diagnosis must distinguish lactose intolerance from [[milk allergy]], which is an abnormal [[immune response]] (usually) to milk proteins. | The differential diagnosis must distinguish lactose intolerance from [[milk allergy]], which is an abnormal [[immune response]] (usually) to milk proteins. | ||
==Differentiating Lactose Intolerance from other Diseases== | |||
*Diseases with similar symptoms | |||
** [[Irritable bowel syndrome]] | |||
** [[Inflammatory bowel disease]] | |||
** Overuse of [[laxatives]] | |||
** Problems digesting foods that contain [[fructose]] and [[sorbitol]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | |||
[[Category:Conditions diagnosed by stool test]] | |||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | |||
[[Category:Inborn errors of metabolism]] | |||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Overview
The differential diagnosis must distinguish lactose intolerance from milk allergy, which is an abnormal immune response (usually) to milk proteins.
Differentiating Lactose Intolerance from other Diseases
- Diseases with similar symptoms
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Overuse of laxatives
- Problems digesting foods that contain fructose and sorbitol