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Title: Lactose Intolerance

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is the inability of the body to break down and digest lactose properly. Lactose is a sugar found in products like milk and cheese. The intolerance is caused by a lack of the enzyme lactase in the stomach. Symptoms include a boating feeling, discomfort in the abdomen and diarrhoea.

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