What Conditions Cause Constant Burping?

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance refers to an inability to digest lactose, one of the main components of milk and other dairy products. This condition is caused by insufficient production of lactase, an enzyme made by the body needed to effectively digest the lactose in dairy. Symptoms of lactose intolerance often include stomach cramps, diarrhea, bloating, and flatulence. Some patients may also experience constipation, nausea, and vomiting. To diagnose this disorder, doctors may need to do blood tests or a test known as a hydrogen breath test. Patients diagnosed as being lactose intolerant may sometimes be able to tolerate a small amount of lactose in their diets, and some enzyme supplements can help patients with this condition digest lactose more easily. However, many patients choose to remove dairy products from their diets completely. These individuals may choose to use non-dairy milk replacements such as coconut, rice, oat, or almond milk. Many non-dairy milk options are fortified with calcium, and patients who are lactose intolerant can also eat fortified tofu and dark green vegetables to ensure they obtain sufficient calcium.

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