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Are you troubled by bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain? Have you suspected that the cause might be dairy intolerance?
At the “Vardanants” Center for Innovative Medicine, it is now possible to determine with a single test whether the problem is related to lactose intolerance.

Why is it important to get tested in time?
Lactose is a carbohydrate found in milk. The amount of the enzyme needed to digest it is highest at birth and gradually decreases with age. When the body cannot digest lactose, unpleasant symptoms occur: diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain, and sometimes nausea.

How is the test done?
The examination is called a breath test. On an empty stomach, the patient drinks a lactose-rich solution, and then every 30 minutes exhales into a special bag. This method evaluates enzyme activity in different parts of the intestine. The total duration of test is about 2.5 hours.

The test:

• painless and easy to perform
• suitable for children from 6 years old
• safe for pregnant women

💡 Want to find out whether dairy products truly don’t suit you? At “Vardanants” the breath test gives a clear and precise answer.