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How is lactose intolerance diagnosed?

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How is lactose intolerance diagnosed?

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Lactose intolerance occurs when the body doesn't produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which helps digest lactose, the main protein found in dairy products. Watch gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, MD, explain this condition and how it's diagnosed.

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