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Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The symptoms of lactose intolerance can manifest anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours after ingestion of lactose containing food. The symptoms can last up to 3 days following ingestion. Although the severity of symptoms vary with each individual, here are the most common reactions: -Abdominal discomfort.
A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. Primary lactose intolerance mostly affects your digestive system. It begins in the small intestine, where cells don't produce enough of the enzyme that helps break down lactose, the sugar in dairy products. This means that the body can't absorb that sugar, so it moves on to the large intestine, where it's fermented by bacteria. This fermentation causes symptoms like gas and bloating. It might also lead to abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Most of the time, these symptoms are mild. For some people, diarrhea is severe enough to prevent the intestines from properly absorbing nutrients in food, which can lead to weight loss.