Dietary
Avoiding Dairy Temporarily
for Gastroenteritis
Temporarily reducing dairy during and after gastroenteritis as viral illness can cause temporary lactose intolerance.
How it works
Viral gastroenteritis can temporarily damage lactase enzyme in the gut lining, causing secondary lactose intolerance.
What to watch for
Temporary measure - usually only needed for a week or two. Full dairy restriction is unnecessary.
Community experience
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