Causes of protein allergy

Most often, a child reacts in such a painful form to milk protein.protein allergy in childrenProtein allergy in infants occurs in 5-8% of casesPhoto: Getty The main causes of allergies are:

  • heredity. The child already at the genetic level gets a predisposition to develop allergies to certain substances;
  • complete absence or limited production of a special enzyme that provides the breakdown of milk protein;
  • errors in the diet of a nursing mother or too early transfer of the child to an artificial type of feeding.

Sometimes the cause is lactose deficiency. It can provoke a negative reaction to other types of protein.

Symptoms of a protein allergy

The clinical picture of the condition generally resembles a classic allergic reaction. When developing an allergy to milk protein, infants respond:

  • diarrhea;
  • strong attacks of intestinal colic;
  • losing weight;
  • irritability;
  • bad sleep;
  • nausea, vomiting;
  • puffiness;
  • shortness of breath;
  • itching;
  • skin rashes.

In older age it can be observedSymptoms of acute rhinitis include severe nasal congestion, heavy breathing, runny nose, and conjunctival inflammation. Allergies are almost always accompanied by poor appetite, increased gas formation, and changes in stool consistency - alternating constipation and diarrhea. Symptoms may be combined or present alone. Allergy to chicken protein in children is often accompanied by intolerance to chicken meat. And regular chicken broth can cause a pathological reaction.

What to feed a child if he has a protein allergy

The most common allergen is proteincow's milk. When choosing mixtures, you must definitely look at the composition: it should not contain more than 3.5 kDa of protein. The first complementary food should be puree of vegetables with white or green skin. After a month, you can start giving the child gluten-free cereals. Then you can introduce meat puree into the menu - rabbit, turkey or lean pork. Milk and eggs should be completely excluded from the child's diet. The manifestation of allergies can be very severe, over time, bronchial asthma can develop - a life-threatening disease, so you need to monitor the diet of an allergic child especially carefully. Read more:

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