Intervention and Diagnosis Measures Based on Influencing Factors of Lactose Intolerance

Abstract

Lactose intolerance (LI) is a common condition that often manifests as an inability to properly consume milk and dairy products, resulting in diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Dietary treatments at this stage are broadly categorized into two approaches: avoidance or control of lactose intake, and supplementation with additional supplements. However, most of the papers are studies conducted on lactose-intolerant neonates. There are gaps in treatments or palliative programs for adolescent and adult patients. This paper analyzes the classification of different types of LI and the factors affecting them, introduces several diagnostic measures, summarizes the existing treatments, and concludes the possibility of advancing the case of neonatal LI treatment to adolescents and adults. It aims to provide a clear background for future exploration of treatment and mitigation methods for LI, providing more dietary choices and more suitable lifestyles for adolescents and adults with LI. However, there is a lack of discussion on treatments for LI other than dietary modifications, especially the measure of using probiotics, which is an area for future research to focus on.