Lactose intolerance is a clinical syndrome that manifests with characteristic signs and symptoms upon consuming food substances containing lactose, a disaccharide, which is present in milk, dairy products, and mammalian milk. Disease severity varies among individuals and depends not only on the expression of lactase but also on the dose of lactose consumed. It can have a profound effect on one’s physical health and needs to be managed in the right manner.

Disclaimer:
It's important not to self-diagnose without proper medical guidance, as this can lead to inaccurate results. Always consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management plan. 


Am I Lactose Intolerant?

Rarely or never	

Several times in a month	

Almost every time

How often do you often feel bloated or experience abdominal discomfort after having milk or other dairy products?	

Occasionally	

Quite frequently

Do you suffer from nausea, fullness, and flatulence after consuming milk?	

Sometimes	

Do you experience shortness of breath and/or diarrhea after consuming milk and dairy products?	

Within a day	

Within few hours	

Within minutes

How long after consuming milk and dairy products do you experience symptoms?	

From adulthood	

From adolescence	

From childhood

From when you started experiencing symptoms after consuming milk and other dairy products?	

Yes, there was slight improvement in my symptoms	

Yes, there was significant improvement in my symptoms

Have you tried eliminating dairy from your diet to see if your symptoms improve?	

Yes, sometimes	

Yes, almost every time

Did reintroducing dairy after elimination resulted in the return of symptoms?	

No difference in symptoms	

Yes, always

Can you better tolerate lactose free alternatives such as almond milk or soy milk?	

Yes	

Not sure	

Are there other lifestyle factors that might be contributing to your digestive symptoms, for e.g., stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, long sitting hours, etc.?	

Don’t know	

Is there a history of lactose intolerance in your family?	

Your assessment score suggests that you are least likely to have lactose intolerance. The selection of the responses leads you towards a lactose intolerance-free zone and you have a great ability to tolerate milk and dairy products. Include them in your daily diet and feel free to enjoy them. Not just milk, have a variety of dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, flavored lassi, salted buttermilk, cottage cheese, etc. They are rich in calcium and vitamin D for better bone and teeth health. Also, consult with the experts for the right management of digestive ailments.

Track food using ‘food tacker’ every day to manage your daily intake of milk and milk products.


Low: You are least likely to have lactose intolerance

Your assessment score suggests that you are at a lower risk of having lactose intolerance. Sometimes symptoms like bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomachache might be related to something else like indigestion, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic inflammation in the gut, Inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS)- diarrhea or constipation, or food poisoning. These might look like lactose intolerance symptoms but are quite different medically. Try consulting a medical professional before jumping to conclusions and only rely on the self-tests and diagnosis.

Check the app's healthy recipe section for recipes that are beneficial for your gut and will provide relief. 


Moderate: You are less likely to be lactose intolerant

The score suggests you are at a high risk or might be suffering from lactose intolerance. However, only taking an assessment for a final diagnosis is not fair. Sometimes the options selected could be intuitions and might not be the best answers according to our health. Still, if you continue these symptoms after having dairy products, you should undergo some tests and consult a medical professional. After being confirmed with the condition, start avoiding lactose-containing dairy products and add non-dairy alternatives like plant-based milk such as almond or soy milk, tofu, or fermented dough to fulfill your cravings and the requirements of essential nutrients. 


High: You might be lactose intolerant

Am I Lactose Intolerant?

Brilliantly

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