What is Infant Milk Allergy and Treatment?

By: Paul Fryatt

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Infant milk allergy-

1. Milk allergy mainly occurs in infants because it contains more than one protein. Infant milk is one of the first few substances that an infant comes in contact with. Infants are more susceptible to allergies since their immune system has not completely developed.
2. Infant milk allergy is one of the most preventable and treatable allergies. Regular infant milk comprises of proteins, carbohydrates, sugar, vitamins, water, fat and minerals. Protein is known to be the main allergen which causes allergic reactions in infants.

Some symptoms of infant milk allergy are as follows-

1. The symptoms in relation to infant milk could either appear as soon as consumption or maybe after few days. Common symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, and skin issues such as skin rashes, hives and eczema are shown to occur.
2. One can easily make out the signs of infant milk allergy, if the symptoms are immediate and frequent.

Treatment options for infant milk allergy-

1. As parents notice symptoms of infant milk allergy it would be imperative to seek medical help right at the onset of the allergic reaction.
   
   
2. As a treatment option, Doctors would remove milk products completely from the diet plan for infants. To determine the allergy some laboratory tests would be taken such as skin prick tests and blood tests.
3. Parents should notice the cries of the infant, since cries are mainly the result of aches and pains. Visits to the paediatrician would be essential to eliminate other health issues.
4. Medication which is usually administered for the treatment for infant milk allergy is antihistamines and epinephrine.
5. Since children can accidentally take in milk, it would be vital to keep the essential medicines in store, to see through difficult situations.
6. An easy substitute for infant milk would be hydrolystate and soy milk. Soy milk would not contain the same milk proteins which are contained in infant milk, thus switching over to soy milk would be helpful. Once the protein in infant milk is avoided, the main allergen is also avoided.
7. Children who suffer from allergies should be provided with allergy shots to control and prevent allergic symptoms.
8. Some vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E can help counter the effects of allergies. Glucosamine, magnesium, M.S.M, lactase, butterbur, folic acid and flavonoids are also helpful in curbing allergic reactions.
   

The following medications also help in-

Glucosamine- Glucosamine gives relief from bronchitis symptoms and is also an anti-inflammatory.

Magnesium- Magnesium helps in the treatment of acute asthma cases.

M.S.M- M.S.M aids in maintaining the development of the body’s protein by forming flexible disulfide bonds between some amino acids and also maintains the strength of connective tissues. M.S.M helps in the fast removal of various toxins from the body.

Lactase- Lactase is an enzyme which makes milk and milk products easily digestible.

Infant allergies should be cured and treated in time to avoid further health complications such as asthma and asthma like symptoms.

Infant milk allergies and allergies should be treated with the guidance of a health care professional.

 

About the Author

Allergist Paul Fryatt, M.D. has been in this profession from last 24 years. He made great achievements in his profession. He made an initiative to open a Family Allergy Clinic in 1985 to help his patients who were not reacting to traditional allergy treatment programs. Moreover he has explored the treatment to overcome allergy symptoms to reclaim quality of life through his convenient, no-shots therapy.

 

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