Infant allergies are caused due to a certain
food that has been digested. It is not uncommon
for symptoms to appear within minutes.
Unfortunately; infant allergies can have
horrible consequences.
Intolerance in food can contribute to infant
allergies; usually having a delayed reaction.
There are times when the reaction may not occur
for a few hours or days even. Infant allergies
usually occur in 5% of children. Sometimes
children outgrow their infant allergies; but
quite possibly will develop an atopic condition
in later years. Asthma, eczema, or hay fever is
in this group.
Some infants develop infant allergies to such
foods as eggs,
cow’s milk,
gluten, citrus
foods, and soy. Symptoms of infant allergies are
sneezing, hives, rash, itchy skin, sneezing,
swelling of the tongue, and lips, and
breathlessness.
Symptoms of food intolerance could be
constipation, trapped wind, upset stomach,
migraines and colic. Such symptoms can
definitely lead to other condition; so it is
very important to have your infant diagnosed by
a doctor immediately.
Infant allergies can be
diagnosed by
receiving a skin prick test. This includes
placing liquid that contains the specified
allergen on the infant’s forearm, then using a
needle to prick the skin. There will be a raised
lump larger than 3mm automatically detects IgE,
confirming an allergy.
Another way of testing for infant allergies is
by using a blood test. The blood will need to be
sent away just to be tested. To give a guideline
of just how severe the reaction can be; results
are usually scored 1-6. There are home tests
that one may acquire; however, it is always best
to visit your pediatrician, just to be on the
safe side of things.
Unfortunately, there are no sure fire way
children will outgrow infant allergies and food
intolerances that occur. There are only a few
percentages of children that may outgrow infant
allergies; however, carefully managing these
allergies can make life much easier for your
infant.
Infant allergies can be very complex. Sometimes
doctors
cannot agree amongst themselves how allergies
come from or what to do about them. Genetics
definitely contribute to infant allergies. It
should be noted that some infants are lactose
intolerant and may not have any allergies to
begin with. Lactose intolerance and infant
allergies are very easy to confuse.
The bottom line on how to ease infant allergies
is the formula that is given to babies. Soy can
be a major contributor to infant allergies.