What is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, which is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
Who has Lactose Intolerance at PatientsLikeMe?
- 156 patients have this condition
- 12 New patients joined this month
- 11 say Lactose Intolerance is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 84% | Females |
|---|---|
| 16% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 45 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 20 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 17 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 6 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 5 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 69 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 42 |
These charts show data from Lactose Intolerance patients who have completed their condition history