12-24-2010, 09:43 AM
12-24-2010, 09:45 AM
Diarrheal stool specimens have an increased osmotic gap and pH < 6.0
Hydrogen breath test: After ingestion of 50 g lactose, a rise in breath hydrogen of > 20 ppm within 90 minutes is a positive test
Empiric trial of a lactose-free diet for 2 weeks leads to resolution of symptoms
Good luck!
Hydrogen breath test: After ingestion of 50 g lactose, a rise in breath hydrogen of > 20 ppm within 90 minutes is a positive test
Empiric trial of a lactose-free diet for 2 weeks leads to resolution of symptoms
Good luck!
12-24-2010, 09:48 AM
from the history that given by patient is the best soruce for dx, and then u can do elmination diet to see if patient get better....another one milk challenge test or hydrogen breath test....etc.....i beileve the diet elimination is our best approach as initial
12-24-2010, 10:02 AM
perfect answers both of you! thanks a lot...