Lactose Malabsorption in Crohn's

[Mazen]

Increased prevalence of Lactose Malabsorption in Crohn's Disease Patients at Low Risk for Lactose Malabsorption Based on Ethnic Origin

http://www.paratuberculosis.net/2005/11/increased_prevalence_of_lactos.html

 

[Kev]

So, if I'm reading this report correctly, someone with an indeterminate form of IBD who displays Lactose Malabsorption is statistically more likely to have CD than just a form of Colitis; though it still MAY be just a form of Colitis. Right?

 

[Mazen]

It seems so, as it appears the upper in the digestive system you have Crohn's the more Lactose Malabsorption you have. But I guess from this study, a Lactose free diet makes sense if you have Crohn's.