India, Nov. 8 -- Lactose intolerance is a common digestive condition where the body cannot properly break down lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products, according to the National Institutes of Health. Since it is a digestive issue and dairy is not always consumed on its own, it is quite easy to mistake lactose intolerance for other digestive issues.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Adarsh C K, HOD and senior consultant - medical gastroenterology, hepatology and advanced endoscopy, Gleneagles Hospitals, explained what lactose intolerance actually looks like, how you can tell it apart from other digestive issues, how to diagnose it, when someone should see a doctor, and more.

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