Children are more sensitive therefore more commonly develop skin disorders in response to food allergens. The most common problem occurring in childhood is a reaction to cow’s milk in babies and young children. Anaemic babies who are allergic to milk is suspected to cause bleeding from their digestive tract which can result in shortage of iron. Bottle fed babies are more at risk to developing sensitivity to cow’s milk, on the other hand atopic babies who have been breast fed can react badly to food that the mother has consumed as it gets into the breast milk. Babies may react rapidly after coming in contact with the allergen symptoms may persists such as vomiting, urticaria, swelling of lips, eyes and face. Some babies undergo recurrent pneumonia as an upshot of allergy to cow’s milk. Though there are possible delayed reactions with symptoms such as eczema, asthma, diarrhoea or even rhinitis. Inhalation of milk before feeding babies can also cause an allergic reaction in the lungs. [Walls, 1997]
Food allergy and food intolerance in children: Allergies begins in childhood, though food intolerance can be developed at any time of life. It is quite hard to distinguish between an allergy and intolerance, especially in children.
Food allergy and food intolerance in children: Allergies begins in childhood, though food intolerance can be developed at any time of life. It is quite hard to distinguish between an allergy and intolerance, especially in children.
Symptoms that may be due to food sensitivities in children
Digestive System
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Skin
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See a GP/Paediatricians if you have any concerns.