Patient was educated regarding lifestyle modification measures to be observed by individual with lactose intolerance as follows:
- Lactose free dairy products
- Individuals with absolute lack of the enzyme lactase can opt for lactose free dairy products to avoid discomfort due to lactose intolerance.
- Limit dairy products
- Limiting dairy products, such as, milk and cheese, can offer a great deal of relief in individuals with mild deficiency of the enzyme.
- Try smaller portions
- Smaller portions of dairy products taken along with other foods during mealtime can slow the transit of lactose into the large intestine and thereby, reduce the intensity of symptoms, which can provide some relief.
- Lactase pill
- Taking a lactase pill, such as, Lactaid along with dairy products can help digest the lactose in food and thereby, prevent symptoms of intolerance from developing.
- Cultured dairy products
- Cultured dairy products, such as, yogurt, buttermilk, and kefir can help patients with this condition.
- Bacteria in the cultured products act as a source of the enzyme lactase and so, these products are tolerated better and digested easily.
