Causes of allergy to the mixture
The digestive system of a breastfed baby is not fully developed, so with artificial feeding there is a high probability of developing an allergy to milk protein, which is contained in the mixtures.The main symptoms of allergies are regurgitation, constipation or diarrhea Photo: Getty The main reasons for the development of allergic reactions in infants are:
- hereditary predisposition;
- high permeability of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa;
- low activity of digestive enzymes;
- low percentage of production of immunoglobulins that protect the intestines from exposure to microbes, viruses and foreign proteins;
- at this age, the intestinal microflora has not yet been established, pathogenic processes contribute to the development of allergies.
One of the most powerful food allergens forinfants is considered to be cow's milk protein, which is the basis for the production of many infant formulas. In this case, hypoallergenic formulas are recommended. However, the best nutrition for a baby is breast milk.
Allergy symptoms
When transferring a baby to artificial feeding, it is important to monitor his reaction to the new product. Allergies can manifest themselves as follows:
- rashes on the skin - usually occur around the mouth, on the cheeks, neck, in the skin folds, quickly spreads across all parts of the body. The spots have a red tint and crust;
- itching;
- bloating;
- after feeding, the baby spits more than 5 times;
- indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation;
- allergic rhinitis and cough, while there is difficulty breathing.
If such symptoms occur, you need toconsult a doctor. After examination, he will be able to determine the cause of allergic reactions, if necessary, prescribe adequate treatment and adjust the diet. Treatment in this case usually consists of 2 stages - identifying the allergen contained in the mixture and refusing it. If the cause is a mixture based on cow's milk, then the pediatrician may recommend changing it to another one - with probiotics and prebiotics, fermented milk, based on goat's milk or soy protein, as well as hypoallergenic. You need to transfer the baby to a new mixture gradually, following all the doctor's recommendations. It is also useful to know: