I recently started getting an upset stomach after eating milk products, and I've never had that problem before. Is it possible to develop lactose intolerance, or other types of food intolerance, as you get older?

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Dr. Andrea Ruman, MD (Internist) answered

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficie...

I chew a ton of sugar-free gum. How much is too much?

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Dr. Andrea Ruman, MD (Internist) answered

Sugar-free gum is a better option than gum containing sucrose to help prevent tooth decay or cavities. Most sugar-free gum contains sorbito...

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Dr. Andrea Ruman, MD (Internist) answered

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting about one in five American adults. It commonly involves a variety of symptoms...

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