Since cow's milk is the most frequently consumed food in the world, it is the most common food allergy in infants and young children. It is usually seen in early childhood and is temporary.
With symptoms appearing minutes after ingesting milk(early reaction) It may be accompanied by symptoms that may appear after 48 hours (late reaction).
Symptoms vary depending on the mechanism of occurrence.
- Vomiting. ,
- Regurgitation,
- Indigestion,
- Early satiety,
- Food rejection,
- Constipation,
- Rectal bleeding,
- Growth delay, severe colic pain,
- Eczema-like rashes,
- Chronic cough,
- Wheezing ,
- Runny nose,
- Iron deficiency
It may appear as symptoms and signs.
Patients we consider as preliminary diagnosis. We refer you to a Pediatric Allergy specialist for definitive diagnosis and follow-up. We never prescribe a diet without making a definitive diagnosis.
In diagnosed patients, under 2 years of age, appropriate food should be given, and over 2 years of age, the allergenic food should be removed from the diet until tolerance to cow's milk develops.
Other animal milks (goat) are not routinely recommended because they cause cross-reactivity and the same clinical picture. In addition, calcium and mineral supplements are recommended for diagnosed patients.
It is reported that tolerance develops and improves at a rate of 50-60% around the age of 5.
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