Greetings everyone!
Milk and other dairy products are very nutritious.
They are filled with calcium and protein.
Unfortunately, many of us are lactose intolerant.
This refers to a disorder where a person can’t digest lactose, the specific carbohydrate
found in dairy products.
From bloating to nausea to diarrhea, there are many symptoms that indicate you have this
condition.
In this video, we will talk about signs that you are lactose intolerant.
Let’s begin...
#1 Bloating
Whether you’re a 5-year-old child or a 37-year-old adult, you will still have bloating issues
if you are lactose intolerant.
The lactose passes through the gut and enters your colon.
Where it meets the bacteria in your gut.
The bacteria ferments the protein and releases hydrogen, methane and carbon-dioxide.
It also releases a chain of acids that harm the digestive system.
Meanwhile, your colon gets filled with water and gas.
This leads to a bloated feeling.
Please keep in mind this sign may not always mean that you are lactose intolerant.
Bloating can also be a sign that your stomach is upset.
But if lactose is the issue, bloating often leads to our next symptom.
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#2 Stomach and Abdomen Pain
You have a component in your body that the cell lining in your colon can’t absorb.
More importantly, you have carbondixode, hydrogen and methane as well.
These gases are harmful and create pressure in your stomach.
This is why you will feel a little bit of pain in your stomach as well as abdomen.
In this case, the pain will be mostly centered around your navel area.
If you leave it like this, it could cause other serious problems.
Once again we would like to recommend you use your common sense, instead of jumping
to conclusions.
Much like bloating, stomach pain can obviously stem from issues other than lactose intolerance.
So, always consult your doctor before deciding that you have this condition.
#3 Nausea
Think about this hypothetical scenario, you have a room filled with a lot of old objects.
Now you are moving new stuff into it.
Unfortunately, the entire room is occupied and you have no space to keep the new things.
This is your stomach when you decide to drink milk despite being lactose intolerant.
The lactose compound releases the gases we spoke of in the previous two points,
Now hydrogen, methane and carbon dioxide have occupied the space and they are creating pressure.
This will cause you to feel nauseous because all the things that you may have ingested
would want to come out.
Before the next point we also did a video titled, “10 Warning Signs That Your Liver
Is Full Of Toxins.”
In that video, we pointed out how nausea affects you.
You can check it out for more information.
#4 Constipation
With all the commotion going on inside your stomach, it’s no wonder you will feel problems
like constipation.
There is one gas in particular that needs to be blamed for this, it is methane.
How is methane responsible for this problem?
Methane slows down the process in which food passes through the gut, resulting in infrequent
stools and stomach discomfort.
You will also experience constipation.
If you don’t get it treated, it will lead to bacteria overgrowth.
Speaking of which, you can check out our video, “5 Home Remedies For Natural Colon Cleansing.”
You will see more details on the different ways of cleansing your gut.
#5 Diarrhea
You know the problems you face with constipation?
Well you will face the opposite with diarrhea, where the stool passing process is sped up
and becomes much more frequent.
Lactose can cause diarrhea by increasing the amount of water in your colon.
This collected water causes pressure that forces the stool to pass.
This is also one of the main reasons it gives you liquefied stool.
The fatty acids that get released because of the presence of lactose in your colon also
play a major role.
Most of these fatty acids don’t get absorbed by the body.
The leftovers usually increase the amount of water in the colon.
#6 Headaches
There are many causes for headaches.
When the arteries and veins in your head are under a lot of stress, pain sensory chemicals
are released causing your head to hurt.
This can be a product of cold, flu or fever.
Lactose intolerance is also one of the causes, and hydrogen and carbon dioxide are responsible.
These gases are released when lactose enters your gut.
After that they screw up many biochemical functions of the brain.
This includes the supply of blood and oxygen, which is why if you are lactose intolerant,
it would be better if you avoid dairy.
We also did a video explaining how you can get rid of a headache in just 5 minutes.
Feel free to check it out!
#7 Borborygmi
Do you ever hear rumbling and gurgling sounds from your stomach?
While infections and gastrointestinal problems can cause this, lactose intolerance is also
a factor.
For lactose intolerance, it happens due to the movement of gases and acids in the stomach.
It is often followed by constipation or diarrhea.
Some people have this problem along with stomach cramps and abdominal pain.
If you are facing this issue, it would be better to check with a physician as soon as
possible.
While the name is a little bit weird, it is also the least harmful of all the symptoms.
Mainly because it is mostly just sounds and nothing else.
#8 Gas
For those who are lactose intolerant, gas problems in your gut will occur after consuming
dairy products.
Once again, those three gases we mentioned earlier are the main culprits of this condition.
Carbon dioxide stimulates your intestines and colon.
Meanwhile, methane and hydrogen are responsible for your flatulence.
There are other things that can cause this issue as well.
For example, certain solid foods that can destroy your stomach and gut.
We did a video on it.
If you haven’t seen it, check it out.
#9 Cramps
Yes, cramps are one of the symptoms of lactose intolerance.
This type of pain is usually due to toxic particles in your stomach.
Basically, there’s no soul reason for this problem.
Starting from the gases in your stomach to the water in your colon, to the good bacteria
feasting on lactose.
There are many reasons why cramps can happen as a symptom of lactose intolerance.
Although, we would also like to remind you that cramps may not always happen.
It is one of the rare symptoms of lactose intolerance.
Pain in the stomach or navel area is more common in comparison.
Apart from that, women going through menopause or their periods may get cramps.
People who have issues with their kidney or liver may also experience them.
#10 Fatigue
Fatigue is another rare symptom of lactose intolerance.
How does fatigue fit into the picture...
Well gases and acids in the gut burn a lot of calories.
As a result, the body loses energy.
As it continues, your body gets drained of energy.
This makes you tired and less able to perform any activity.
You feel worn out, with a strong urge to rest.
This is what fatigue can do to you.
Although this fatigue doesn’t usually stay for long.
In most cases, it usually goes away within the first few days.
You can avoid these symptoms by consuming alternatives to dairy products.
In fact, we did a video on the alternatives to cow’s milk.
Check it out if you’d like to understand which milk would suit you better.
Are you lactose intolerant?
Have you experienced any of the symptoms we’ve listed?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!