Difference about Galactosemia and Lactose Intolerance

Many people might be confused over these 2 terms. Some might even misunderstand that these 2 disorders are the same as both involve problems with breaking down milk sugar.
However, Galactosemia and Lactose Intolerance are very different.

Here's why:

	Galactosemia	Lactose Intolerance
Unable to breakdown..	Galactose	Lactose
Type of Disorder	Genetic Disorder	Body slowly loses the ability to produce lactase
Causes of Disorder	Caused by production deficiency of several enzymes	Caused by production deficiency of 1 enzyme, specifically lactase
Carbohydrate to avoid	Galactose should be avoided. Body can digest lactose but cannot metabolize galactose once it enters the bloodstream.	Large amounts of lactose should be avoided, as the body cannot breakdown lactose
Treatment?	No known treatment, except avoiding food containing galactose	Commercial enzymes can be used to digest lactose

Content references: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/newborn/teachgal.shtm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/395509-galactosemia-lactose-intolerance/