People all over the world in different age groups suffer from multiple allergic reactions. One of the major sources of such allergic reactions is food and among the food, surprisingly enough, the wholesome food, milk, figures quite prominently. Ordinarily the effects of milk allergies are more pronounced in the children in comparison to grown up people just like the egg allergies. However, though less known, allergic effects on grown up people resulting from consumption of milk is not unknown. Sometimes the affected persons develop asthmatic tendencies due to consumption of milk.
At times the milk allergies are saddled with hives related to consumption of milk or the milk products. Allergy tests carried on such people including the skin tests and specific IgE, histamine and oral food tests revealed that presence of cow’s milk proteins in such cases were quite pronounced. Once the milk based products were eliminated form the diet, there were very few recurrences of the allergic symptoms and these symptoms were too mild to cause any notable irritation in the affected person. Even such developments were in most cases attributable to inadvertent consumption by the affected persons of small quantities of milk based products. Despite the fact that asthma based on food occurs in rare cases in adult people, such occurrence might happen one in a while.
Question that nags at the back of the mind of most of the people who suffer from allergic affects or have children suffering from such affects, is whether their children could really outgrow the milk allergy tendencies. Good news for you is that scientific research indicates that most children can outgrow the food or milk allergies by the time they reach the age of 3 to 5. Even if a significant number of children are allergic to milk they will gradually outgrow the milk allergy as you advance in age. At the same time there are certain hard and fast cases where the children may not outgrow their milk allergic tendencies even when they reach the age of 3 to 5.
Another pertinent question that occurs when the children or people suffer from the allergies is whether the allergic conditions from which they suffer, is really milk allergy or something else. If you have doubts it would be good to consult the pediatrician who can guide you through the process of treatment for the allergy affected persons. Reasons for milk allergies are more often than not the presence of allergic antibodies in your anatomy. At times such allergic conditions might occur due to the presence of IgE in the protein contents in milk or milk products. Such allergies and their reasons can be diagnosed with the symptoms and milk allergy tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
For mom’s who have children with a milk allergy….or anyone’s who’s knowledgeable?
Here’s how it goes:
Son was on Enfamil Enfacare since he was a preemie.
Major constipation issues, so after some research he was put on Nutramigen which did wonders. We started the Nutramigen at about 5-6 months gradually.
After his 1 year check up, he was still to be on formula a few more months- we switched him the Nestle Good Start. His stools are formed but soft enough.
He is 13 months old tomorrow- and we started introducing whole milk yesterday. I gave him bout 3/4 oz in 2 bottles yesterday.
He liked it, and didn’t seem to have a problem with it.
When I took his clothes off last night for a bath, he had a little rash on his tummy, and then something that looked blotchy on his back along with what looked like a few small “welts” or biites- like spider bites.That means- the could of just been spider bites- (still wondering where this spider was…..but I know it happens)-
I’m just confused because of the rash on his tummy.
Now there’s cow milk in Enfacare and Nestle Good Start- so I really don’t have a reason to believe he’s allergic to milk.
But becuase there was also the rash on his tummy- which is gone this morning- I start to wonder if it was from milk. And maybe it wasn’t bad because he such a small amount yesterday?
I haven’t given him anymore today- unless I try and figure this out.He’s not a kid that’s had many rashes- just on his face when he was younger and he has a very mild case of eczema on his arms.
What do you guys think…in terms of the milk?
eryca k-
he doesn’t have a problem with the Good Start. He’s been on it for a month and he’s been fine- it’s the whole milk I’m wondering about.
I’m not against soy or anything- but he doesn’t like the taste right now (nor did he with Nutramigen)- so I dont’ see a need to switch him AGAIN if he’s ok with the Good Start.
BB- we are easing him into cow’s milk, as you can see I mentioned that.I only gave him a little less than 1 ounce mixed in with his formula yesterday!!!
KBS- I asked a question about milk. Not for your opinion on breastmilk.FYI: I had delayed postpartum hemorrhaging 10 days after I delivered. I pumped for the 10 days before- but my milk wasn’t coming in because I was internally bleeding still. So while my little guy was in the NICU, I was in the ER laying on a bed bleeding to death. My son is lucky he has a mommy at this point. So before you throw your opinion on someone, ask for the facts. Don’t be such a j*rk.
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My son never had a problem with formula with cows milk in it, but turns out he can’t tolerate the lactose in cows milk.Don’t give him milk for a few days then try again. Rash is a sign, my son never had it but he might have a more sever allergy than my son.
Look at his poop too, my son turned almost white, an it was very loose like cottage cheese. That didn’t happen until a few days after introducing the milk.
If he seems to get a rash again I would certainly suggest either keeping him on the next stage formula, or talking to your doctor about giving him lactose free cows milk. I haven’t made the switch to the lactose free milk yet since it only comes in 1% and 2% so I’m keeping him on the enfagrow stage 2.
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QUESTION:
18 month old boy..possibly milk allergy?
My son is nearly 18 months..and since 1 month old I’ve been told that the rash he got on his face was simply exzema. And then at 12 months when we started 2 percent milk the exzema seemed to have spread to him creases of arms and legs and on his ankles. I was given a steroid for it which helps a bit..but nothing great. He also developed what I was told was allergys…always a runny nose..worse after sleeping. I didnt have insurence at the time so my doctor was not the greatest…For a little more info on his milk consumption he gets a bottle before nap and a bottle before bed. (I dont need the BS about the bottle please
I know its bad and we are working on taking it out of his schedule) I have an appt with his new doctor in a few weeks.. (insurence now 
) Just wanted to hear what other moms with children and milk allergys had to say.Also, I thought about trying a new non dairy milk for a week or so and see if there are any changes in my poor babys skin ( hes so itchy all the time) What do you recommand? Ive heard some bad talk about soy milk having estrogen in it? What do you use for your child with milk allergy?
Thank you
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Soy milk’s fine. I don’t know what you’re hearing about estrogen, but trust me, soy milk’s fine. I work at a daycare, the youngest enrollments are six weeks. There have been plenty of kids who can’t drink milk, and they stick to soy. It doesn’t hurt them, and it doesn’t make the boys girly.Hope his skin clears up! It’ll probably take longer than a week. But you’re right about the bottle being bad at 18 months.
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