Article
[Comparative performance of symptoms questionnaire, hydrogen test and genetic test for lactose intolerance].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Sept 2012
Rollán Antonio, Vial Cecilia, Quesada Soledad, Espinoza Karena, Hatton Mary, Puga Alonso, Repetto Gabriela
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetically programmed adult-type hypolactasia affects 56% of Chilean population. Ideally, diagnosis should be confirmed. AIM: To compare diagnostic yield of genetic test, hydrogen (H2) expiratory test and a validated symptomatic structured survey (SS). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients submitted to H2 test answered a historic (anamnestic) and current SS (after the ingestion of 25 g of lactose). A blood...
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