These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
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The deficiency develops as one ages. Lactose deficiency can also occur in sprue, after bacterial infections of the bowel, and with inflammatory diseases of the bowel like ulcerative colitis or crohn's disease. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Back to Doctor FAQ main page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc.