What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance results from not being able to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk. This is due to the absence of lactase, the digestive enzyme that breaks down lactose. Lactose intolerance is more common in adulthood and adolescence than childhood. People with lactose intolerance may […]
Diseases and Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that includes a group of unpleasant symptoms that may occur often but do not cause damage to the intestines. The three types of IBS are grouped by the main bowel problem experienced: IBS-D (diarrhea) IBS-C (constipation) IBS-M (mixed), also called IBS-A (alternating) […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases are conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two main types are: Crohn’s disease – commonly affects the small intestine and can cause scarring and narrowing. Ulcerative colitis – typically causes sores in the colon and rectum. Inflammatory bowel diseases can lead to: Abdominal pain […]
