Why drink milk on an empty stomach?

Diarrhea generally refers to diarrhea. Drinking milk on an empty stomach may be caused by drinking chilled milk, lactose intolerance, protein allergy and other factors.

1. Drinking chilled milk on an empty stomach

may cause certain stimulation to the gastrointestinal mucosa, resulting in gastrointestinal spasm. The gastrointestinal motility is accelerated, and diarrhea will occur.

2. Lactose intolerance

Milk contains a lot of lactose. If lactase is lacking in the body, lactose intolerance will occur. At this time, drinking milk, lactose in milk cannot be completely digested and absorbed. After being decomposed by intestinal bacteria, it will cause intestinal motility to accelerate, causing diarrhea.

3. Protein allergy

Milk has a high protein content. If the patient is allergic to protein, drinking milk may lead to allergy and diarrhea.