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Q: What dietary factors affect lactose tolerance?
Q: Are probiotics recommended in the management of adults with lactose intolerance?
Q: Is lactose restriction indicated in diarrhea (both acute and chronic)?
Q: Is lactose restriction indicated for diarrhea related to C. difficile infection?
Q: In the pediatric population, what strategies are recommended for managing primary and secondary lactase deficiency?
The following Practice Questions are part of another Knowledge Pathway. These questions have been included in the Related Questions section of this Knowledge Pathway due to their relevancy to this topic area. Click on the practice question to view the synthesis of the literature and the practice guidance or recommendations.
Q: What are the indications and contraindications for feeding term infants and/or toddlers a lactose-free formula?
Q: What is the effectiveness of restricting milk and dairy products to improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms? What is the incidence of lactose intolerance in individuals with IBS?
Q: When is it warranted to feed low lactose or lactose free formula to formula-fed, preterm infants?
Q: Do individuals with collagenous sprue (CS) show improvement of their symptoms with any of the following diets: low lactose, high fibre, elemental, fat-restricted, probiotic-supplemented, and/or low oxalate?
Q: What is the correct oral rehydration and nutritional management of diarrhea caused by acute gastroenteritis in infants?
Q: What are the indications for feeding infants/toddlers a low lactose formula?
Q: Do lactase drops added to breastmilk or infant formula promote feeding tolerance (minimize lactose malabsorption) in preterm infants?
Q: Is a change in formula effective in reducing the symptoms of infant colic?
Q: In individuals with cancer treatment-induced diarrhea who are undergoing pelvic radiotherapy, does lactose restriction improve diarrhea?
Q: Are there any restrictions for lactose in acute ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
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