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Acid Reflux Lactose Intolerance
Possible Lactose Intolerance?
I'm 15, right? I was told about 5 years ago that I'm sensitive to dairy already which basically equals nausea and headaches.
But the week school ended I started having such sharp stomach pains that I went to the doctor. Eventually they decided I had severe acid reflux but aren't entirely sure. I took Zantac for the pains and they gradually went away.
Then at camp, after not having ice cream or milk or any dairy for quite some time, I started getting sharp pains in my stomach. I was constantly nauseous after drinking milk during dinner or breakfast and would constantly be running to the bathroom or holding my stomach to supress the pains. Ice cream wasn't as bad but now ANYTHING with cheese will make me so queasy and my stomach SO upset which never really happened before.
I'm pretty sure the intolerance runs in my family -my aunt has it- but does it sound like I might have it?
It's entirely possible that you are lactose-intolerant. I think you proved that by taking an unintentional lactose challenge when you ate dairy products at camps after not having any for some time. The symptoms appear when you eat dairy and resolve when you don't. The most obvious solution is to avoid all dairy products. You may not be completely intolerant. You may be able to tolerate small amounts of specific forms of dairy but I wouldn't advocate you test this out. It could involve a lot of pain and suffering.
If you are lactose-intolerant, the problem is this: Dairy products contain a milk sugar, lactose. The body produces an enzyme, lactase, that breaks down lactose into a more digestible form. When the body no longer produces lactase or is unable to produce sufficient amounts, lactose isn't broken down and...well, you already know the result of that.
You can try OTC lactase enzyme tablets. If they work, great. They don't always work for those who have a complete intolerance but the symptoms will be lessened even if they don't work 100%. Therefore, you can try them without total suffering even if they fail. But again, the most obvious solution is to avoid dairy products - that's the only 100% effective means.
What is Food Intolerance?
Have you ever feel bloated and suffer discomfort in your stomach after a meal? Are you accepting these discomforts as part of the your life and accepting it without finding the cause? Do you know that the underlying cause of ailments like migraine, eczema, arthritis, bloating could be a case of food intolerance?
Food intolerance is a condition where a person feels unwell after eating certain foods. The symptoms for food intolerance are often mistaken for common ailments such as headaches, bloating, migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema and acid reflux.
How do you know if you have food intolerance?
Food intolerance is usually diagnosed through a process of elimination, also known as blind elimination. That is, to removing certain food from the diet, wait to see if the symptoms clear up. However, it is sometimes very difficult to identify the food or combinations of foods that are causing the problem as symptoms can appear up to 48 hours after the food is eaten. The process of blind elimination is lengthy and would require lots of patience.
Nowadays, there are proven medical test used to diagnose food intolerance. A blood test done to check any elevation in the level of food specific IgG antibodies can identify the problem food or ingredient. Such test will significantly reduce the process of identifying the sensitive food and corrective treatment can be carried out quickly.
There are 4 common types of food intolerance and they are:
- Wheat Intolerance - Wheat is a staple and nutritious diet for many people around the world. However, many people do not realise that the underlying cause for some of their ailments could be due to wheat intolerance. Symptoms such as aching joints, bloating, flatulence, fluid retention, eczema and joint pains can be relieved with medical help and by eliminating wheat from our diet.
- Gluten Intolerance - Wheat is one of the main problems for people who suffer from gluten intolerance. However, wheat intolerance is not necessarily linked to gluten intolerance. People suffering from gluten intolerance are sensitive to the gluten, a protein found commonly in wheat, barley, rye and oats.
- Lactose Intolerance - Lactose intolerance occurs when the digestive system in a person cannot break down completely the sugar called Lactose that is found in milk. Symptoms for lactose intolerance are: Stomach bloating, Diarrhoea., Abdominal pain, Nausea, Flatulence, Vomiting
- Yeast Intolerance - Yeast is a fungus organism that feed on sugar and produces gas. We need certain amount yeast in our body to maintain a normal and healthy digestive tract. However, too much yeast in our body will give rise to many health problems.
Food intolerance is usually not life threatening but it will give you discomfort and make you unwell. Knowing what your food intolerance is; not only enable you to identify the cause of the ailments, it also helps you to take to necessary action to make you healthy again.
About the Author
"For many years,I have accepted and live with a condition I did not know as food intolerance. Since identifying the food intolerance problem and doing the neccessary remedy, I have learned to overcome this health issue.
I have condensed my research and experiences which I hope could help others in similiar condition." Jenn Lim, writer of www.gored.eu, about food intolerance.
