Crohn's Disease Dietary Therapy

Dairy Products

Lactose is the sugar in milk.  Many people are intolerant of lactose and they may have some of the same symptoms that a Crohn’s person has, such as abdominal cramps, gas and diarrhea.  In addition, a person may have both CD and lactose intolerance.  So be careful of dairy products or use lactose free foods.  A simple test for lactose intolerance can be done at home.  On a free day, drink 16 oz of fat free milk in the morning as your only food.  If you do not have the symptoms of gas, bloating or diarrhea within 5-6 hours, then it is unlikely that you are lactose intolerant.