Why does drinking milk tea cause loose motion?

Hello Amninder Singh ji,

Thank you for your question. Getting loose motion immediately after drinking milk or milk tea could be a sign of a specific digestive issue. Here’s what it may indicate and how you can manage it:

Possible Cause: Lactose Intolerance

• This condition occurs when your body cannot digest lactose, a natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.

• When lactose isn’t digested properly, it ferments in the gut, leading to:

  • Loose motion

  • Bloating

  • Gas or cramps

  • Sometimes nausea

Lactose intolerance can develop at any age, even if you previously tolerated milk well.

What You Can Do:

• Avoid milk, tea with milk, curd, paneer, and other dairy items temporarily

• Try lactose-free milk or switch to plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat

• Drink plain black tea or lemon tea instead of milk tea

• Observe if the symptoms stop after eliminating dairy

Important: What a Doctor Will Need to Know

To diagnose the issue properly, a doctor may ask:

• Since when are these symptoms happening?

• Do you get similar reactions with other dairy products like curd or cheese?

• Any history of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gut infection?

• Any recent change in diet, stress, or medications?

Tests like a lactose tolerance test or stool analysis might be recommended if symptoms persist.

Let us know if you'd like us to arrange an appointment. Wishing you quick relief and a healthier gut!