Lactose Intolerance Treatment in India
About Lactose Intolerance
Key Highlights
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Accurate diagnosis differentiates lactose intolerance from other digestive disorders like IBS or celiac disease.Non-invasive and straightforward diagnostic tests are typically used.Management focuses on dietary control, not medication, offering a natural approach.Personalized plans from a specialist help maintain nutritional balance and gut health.Effective management can lead to rapid relief from uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
Who is this surgery for?
- Experiencing symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea after consuming dairy products.
- Persistent or unexplained digestive discomfort where other causes have been ruled out.
- Family history of lactose intolerance.
- Symptoms that began after an intestinal infection, surgery, or course of antibiotics.
- Need for a definitive diagnosis to guide an effective long-term dietary management strategy.
How to prepare
- Consultation: Discuss full medical history and symptoms with the gastroenterologist.
- For a Hydrogen Breath Test: Fasting for 8-12 hours before the test is usually required.
- Avoid certain medications: Antibiotics, probiotics, or laxatives may need to be paused as advised.
- Dietary restrictions: Avoid high-fiber foods and smoking for a period before certain tests.
- Bring a list of all current medications and supplements to the appointment.
Risks & possible complications
- Diagnostic tests like the breath test are very low risk but may cause temporary bloating or cramping.
- Misdiagnosis risk if symptoms overlap with other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Nutritional deficiencies (e.g., calcium, vitamin D) if dairy is eliminated without proper dietary planning.
- Potential for unnecessary dietary restriction if self-diagnosed without professional confirmation.
- Discomfort from trial-and-error during the initial dietary modification phase.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate: No recovery time is needed from diagnostic tests; normal activities can be resumed right away.
- Dietary Adjustment: The core of recovery involves implementing the recommended dietary changes, which may include a lactose-free or low-lactose diet.
- Symptom Monitoring: Keep a food diary to track symptoms and identify personal tolerance levels.
- Follow-up: Attend scheduled follow-up appointments to assess the management plan's effectiveness and adjust as needed.
- Long-term: Focus on maintaining a balanced diet, possibly using lactase supplements, and ensuring adequate intake of calcium and other nutrients.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Immediate (for diagnosis); dietary adjustment period varies
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering lactose intolerance in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for lactose intolerance in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform lactose intolerance. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for lactose intolerance compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Lactose Intolerance in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing lactose intolerance.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
Gastroenterologists for Lactose Intolerance
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform lactose intolerance and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 26 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 35 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 40 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 13 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 17 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 19 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Cytecare Hospital Bangalore
- 50 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 45 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 38 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 36 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital Faridabad