WHEN TO SUSPECT LACTOSE-INTOLERANCE - SYMPTOMATIC, ETHNIC, AND LABORATORY CLUES

Lactose intolerance affects millions of people worldwide and should be suspected particularly when evaluating gastrointestinal symptoms in e thnic populations in which it is prevalent. Fortunately, once a diagno sis is made, management is fairly straightforward. The authors discuss symptoms and methods of detection and offer their recommendations far helping patients with this common disorder.