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Malabsorption
Lactase deficiency

Lactase deficiency

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Is a type of:

Malabsorption

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Lactase deficiency
Vitamin D
Calcium supplements
Calcitriol

Other treatments

Diet changes
Nutritionists

Tests

Stool culture
Complete blood count

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