Lactose Intolerance

Critique Paper

Submitted to:

Mrs. Maria Divina P. Velasco

Submitted by:

Ma. Fornielynza A. Olita

BSN – 1B

Date submitted:
October 14, 2019
Lactose Intolerance

It is the inability to digest lactose – the form of sugar present in milk which is the most

important source of energy during the first year of a human’s life, providing almost half the total

energy requirement of infants, due to deficiency of lactase – the one that breaks down the

lactose. Undigested lactose can exert an osmotic effect, drawing water into the small intestine.

This may accelerate the passage of intestinal contents into the large intestine, and so contribute to

the diarrhea associated with lactose intolerance.

Three are 3 classification of lactose intolerance; the Primary – which is the

environmentally induce lactose intolerance. The Secondary – which is the environmentally

induce also but associated with protozoans/ parasites in the small intestine that disrupt the lactose

absorption. And the Genital – that can’t produce lactase.

Individuals have variable sensitivity to the abdominal distention produced when

undigested lactose stimulates an influx of water into the lumen or to gas production. Its

symptoms include Abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting and stools are

usually bulky, frothy and watery.

Treatment

There is no cure for lactose intolerance, but you can treat your symptoms by limiting or

avoiding milk products. Some people use milk with reduced lactose, or they substitute soymilk

and soy cheese for milk and milk products. Some people who are lactose-intolerant can eat
yogurt without problems, especially yogurt with live cultures. You can also take dietary

supplements called lactase products that help digest lactose.

In time, most people with lactose intolerance get to know their bodies well enough to

avoid symptoms. Lactose intolerance is usually treated through the diet, by not eating or drinking

more dairy products than the body can handle, or choosing products with low levels of lactose,

the symptoms can be controlled.

The lactase enzyme can also be ingested together with the food to make the lactose more

digestible.