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| Lactase Deficiency |
Term:
Lactase Deficiency
Description:
Abnormality in which a deficiency in the amount of the enzyme lactase results in an inability to digest lactose (milk sugar). It is usually congenital, more common in people of Asian and African heritage, but may also result from gastrectomy, disease of the small intestine, or certain other disorder.
Symptoms:
n/a
Treatment:
n/a
*You should always seek a professional physician's
advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
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