Category FAQs Search : Lactose Intolerance
Question: Can lactose intolerance go away?
Answer: Secondary lactose intolerance caused by damage to your small intestine might be reversible after your small intestine recovers. This will depend on how permanent the damage is. It may also take some time. Babies born prematurely who have developmental lactose intolerance usually grow out of it.
If you have primary or congenital lactose intolerance, you won’t ever start naturally producing more lactase. But it’s possible your symptoms could change if your intestinal health or microbiome changes. In theory, your tolerance might improve a little, or you might notice your symptoms a little less.
(Source: Cleveland Clinic, 31 Jan 2026)
Source Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7317-lactose-intolerance