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How does the baby's milk allergy manifest itself?

Allergy to milk can affect anylife support systems. The first alarm is caused by symptoms that have an external manifestation: • dermatitis; • severe itching; • eczema on the cheeks, turning into erosion; • milk scab (soft crust on the head). The acute reaction manifests itself in the form of Quincke's edema: immediately after taking a dangerous product, the mucous necks and face swell instantly. Swelling of the larynx is fraught with anaphylactic shock and suffocation. In rare cases, the allergy affects the respiratory system: wheezing, coughing, and a chronic runny nose. Difficulty breathing can speak of edema of ligaments, as a result of which asphyxiation is possible. This condition is extremely dangerous, with the first such symptoms it is necessary to call an "ambulance." Sometimes the milk protein allergy is secretive, has no obvious manifestations and is masked for other diseases. Symptoms are as follows: • Flatulence; • regurgitation after feeding; • vomiting; • intestinal colic; • loose stool with mucus; • lag in gaining weight. Concerns the baby manifests immediately the milk enters the body: a dangerous protein irritates the intestinal mucosa, causing pain. In children older than a year, often drinking milk, the painful syndrome becomes chronic. Allergy reduces the beneficial microflora in the intestines and disrupts the pancreas.

What to do if a child is allergic to milk

If the child is allergic to milk,completely eliminate it from the diet. When breastfeeding from a dangerous product will have to give up mom, with artificial - change the mixture. Particular attention should be paid to the composition of infant formula: milk protein should not be present in it. Independent treatment with "folk remedies" can be extremely dangerous. To select a hypoallergenic mixture is better when consulted by a pediatrician: it will help you choose the right food based on amino acids or hydrolysates. Lactose in the composition should not be. Mixtures with amino acids are suitable for children with acute allergic reactions. In composition, they are as close as possible to mother's milk. Milk protein in hydrolyzed food is split and absorbed by the body without problems. Often, allergic children react positively to goat's milk and sour-milk products. Take yogurt or kefir in lure after six months and with caution. If after using these products the child becomes moody and his state of health causes anxiety, one should turn to the pediatrician. Problems arise during the formation of the digestive tract, it is during this period that parents should be extremely attentive. If responsibly approaching the choice of suitable nutrition and follow all the recommendations of the doctor - the risk of allergy in the elderly is significantly reduced. It is also useful to know:

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