Q: I am a 22 year old male and have been having stomach trouble for the past year. I go to the toilet about 5-6 times during the day and this worsens if I drink milk. The doctor has prescribed Equirex tablets and Dabur Nature Cure for me, but he says there is no permanent cure. What should I do?

A:This could be related to lactose intolerence which may be result of a gastro-intestinal infection or an inborn error of lactose metabolism. I would recommend checking of stool for various parasites,bacteria and endoscopy into the colon to rule out colitis. Till then lactose (present in milk and milk products) in large quantities should be avoided.