How is Lactose Intolerance Diagnosed in Pediatrics?
Diagnosing lactose intolerance in children often involves a combination of clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests. Pediatricians may recommend a hydrogen breath test, which measures the amount of hydrogen in the child's breath after consuming a lactose-loaded drink. Elevated hydrogen levels indicate poor digestion of lactose. Another method is the lactose tolerance test, which measures blood glucose levels after lactose consumption.
