PGIMS study links lactose intolerance to IBS symptoms

A study conducted on 1,000 patients at the PGIMS here has identified lactase deficiency as a major factor behind symptoms attributed to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits, including diarrhoea and constipation. The study found that 50 per cent of the patients experienced complete
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- ravinder saini
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- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 1:50 am IST
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