Can Lactose Intolerance and IBS Occur At the Same Time?
Simultaneous occurrences of IBS and lactose intolerance are feasible, primarily because both conditions are quite prevalent. Lactose intolerance affects nearly two-thirds of the global population and over one-third of individuals in the United States. Studies estimate that IBS affects approximately 10 to 15 percent of people in the U.S.
Although individuals with IBS frequently mention lactose intolerance, researchers have not definitively established a concrete link between the two conditions. [10]
