Milk allergy symptoms in infants

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Avatar f tn I feel Gerd and milk allergy are grossly overdiagnosed in infants. Lactose overload has been diagnosed in breast-fed infants now - and I believe it is also found in babies.
Avatar f tn Hello, Most of the breast-fed babies develop lactose intolerance which usually self corrects but not always if it is a cow milk or a formula milk "problem" or allergy/intolrance with some dietary ingredient. Most babies with milk allergy are allergic to cow’s milk protein, while others are allergic to soy protein, and some to both. Breast-fed infants normally have stools that look like watery, yellow cottage cheese.
Avatar n tn Hi! Congratulations on the birth of your baby! I have 4 children, all were breastfed, and one had milk allergy. She didn't have bloody stools when she came in contact with milk, but did get severe hives, even if she just touched milk. She didn't outgrow this until she was 2. I too had to stop drinking all dairy products. Lookout for milk hidden in certain products, like candy bars, and processed foods. You can check out the food allergy network for products that are milk free.
Avatar m tn You could replace the milk with goat milk, soy milk, or rice milk. In the future, as your child gets older, avoiding things like chocolate, cheese, and even eggs at restaurants (since milk is often added) would be a good idea. The good thing about lactose intolerance is that it can go away as your child gets older. Mine went away when I was around 12 or 13. For the time being, switching to a milk alternative would most likely be the best route for your baby. Good luck you you and your family.
Avatar m tn Soy allergy is most common in children, especially toddlers and infants. As you grow older, your digestive system matures and your body is less likely to absorb food or food components that trigger allergies. In some cases, people who are allergic to wheat, beans (legumes), milk or other foods can have an allergic reaction to soy. You can confirm this by blood test to see for raised IgE levels and skin testing for soy products.
Avatar f tn He does however have a severe Milk allergy that he may not outgrow. He also has severe GERD, worse than expected, so he is scheduled for an Upper GI at childrens hospital next week. The Pediatric GI took Conner off of Prevacid(will explain at the end of this update) but raised his Zantac to the max which is 1.5 ML's twice daily. He also has me giving him 1 tsp of Dark Karo syrup 2-3 times a day mixed in his bottle for constipation(it's working).
961466 tn?1247550382 Please take her to the hospital or dr and have them do an ultrasound to check for pyloric stenosis if they rule that out it could be a milk protein allergy in which you would have to eliminate all milk from your diet if breastfeeding or you need to switch formula. But please have your dr rule out pyloric stenosis asap. If she is not keeping anything down you should consider taking her to the hospital, infants dehydrate VERY quickly.
Avatar m tn I have had a milk “allergy” since I was a child. Doctors told me that I was not lactose intolerant; I was allergic to milk. In fact, before I was diagnosed with the allergy, I would get so sick that I would wind up in the hospital, completely emaciated from not keeping any food down. And of course, my parents and my doctors were feeding me dairy to build my system back up, wondering why I could not get well.
Avatar n tn Hi and welcome to the forum. The fact that your daughter is only 3 months, makes it a rather delicate and challenging matter. I would not attempt anything that would even remotely suggest a possible side-effect. Holistic allergy elimination for babies, would be the only approach that I would recommend at this point. It is 100% non-invasive, safe, efficient and simple. You need to search for a Doctor or Practitioner in your area that is trained in N.A.E.T. (Dr.
Avatar m tn Adults cannot get HIV from breast milk. That only applies to infants because their immune systems are immature. Also, breast milk only becomes a risk (to infants) after consistent ongoing breast feeding. You don't have an HIV concern.
1900997 tn?1321659956 Thanks for your reply! Thing is though, lactose-free milk causes exactly the same symptoms, so surely there must be something else going on here?
Avatar m tn Milk intolerance causes different symptoms and requires different treatment than does a true milk allergy. Common signs and symptoms of milk protein or lactose intolerance include digestive problems, such as bloating, gas or diarrhea, after consuming milk. ' You could read more about this at the following link - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/milk-allergy/DS01008 See a doctor or allergist if you experience food allergy symptoms shortly after eating.
Avatar f tn u could have a allergy called lactose intolerance which basically means u cant break down the sugars from lactose which is mainly found in dairy products there are tests for this with your doctor{breath tests} and is very common.
906115 tn?1344200509 I'm not lactose intolerant but I have a true milk allergy which is very rare in adults. I was diagnosed as a child but when I went to the allergist recently they said no way I would have grown out of it but when they tested me sure enough like I said I was still allergic.
Avatar f tn So, finding out if you have a lactose allergy is important. What other symptoms do you have?
782022 tn?1237829503 Thus, we have to find out which formula milk is suitable for our children in order help in preventing allergy issues. I have tried many formula milk brands and able to found the right formula for my child. Now, Andrew is on Mamil for nearly 6 months, so far we have no issue with it. As it contains of prebiotics which helps soften stool and prevent digestive discomfort. Different children have different physique, hence the formula milk that suitable for my son might not suitable for others.
Avatar f tn t handle regular similac at the hospital. ..We found out she had a milk allergy, so the hospital switched her to enfamil prosobee. .definitely helped. She kept her food down. My daughter has horrible gas pains. ..like hours of screaming kinda pain. She's now 3 months old still has gas pains but nothing nearly as bad as before. 1. If bottle feeding, feed her in an upright/sitting position. 2. Burp her often. Especially once she drinks more. ..burp her after every ounce. 3.
1371160 tn?1303508772 This is what my grandmother used for my mother and uncles as formula when they were infants. I'm not certain as to what all she put in it, but the base was evaporated milk. I know that their fine and all of that, but formula has come a long way since those days. I would be very hesitant to use evaporated milk as a formula since there's many other vitamins and nutrients that the baby may or may not be able to get from the added poly vi sol.
Avatar f tn Continued that day then diarrhea for approx 4 to 5 days. Recently a GI diagnosed possible DELAYED MILK Allergy. He does keep a mild bumpy rash on upper arms. My concern is can this type of allergy really cause this type of cycle? I would think he would have more symptoms closer together. We began NO milk protein diet& scheduled MRI next month. Will MRI only show brain or can they see intestinal problems as well?
Avatar f tn To find out whether your child is having contact dermatitis to milk(eczema)or he is having milk allergy(rashes are present in the mild form of milk allergy),skin tests and food challenge tests have to be done by an allergist.Pls consult him for that. Hope it helps.
Avatar m tn safety of antiviral therapy during pregnancy and lactation; and the difference in viral load in the milk in exclusive or non-exclusive breastfeeding are still open questions. The paper reviews the current data and outlines the course of further investigation into this often underestimated issue.
Avatar f tn My 4yr old son also suffered from reflux in association to a milk allergy, but instead of calling my doctor I switched his formula to Soy, and he was a changed baby. My 2yr old son however had reflux with no association with any allergies. It went untreated and undiagnosed until I walked into the local ER and demanded answers, and I refused to leave until I got some.
Avatar m tn The baby may show reaction towards breast milk also if the mother is taking dairy products in her diet.Diagnosis of milk allergy can be confirmed after skin ***** or patch tests and food challenge tests.Confirmation can be done with blood tests like RAST.It also helps in differentiating milk allergy from lactose intolerance.You need to consult an allergy specialist for that. Treatment involoves elimination of all dairy products from the diet.