What are the symptoms of infant milk powder allergy?
Milk powder is one of the essential foods for babies during their growth and development. However, some babies may be allergic to milk powder. Milk powder allergy is an abnormal immune response in babies. The allergic state manifested when eating milk powder brings great trouble to parents. This article will introduce in detail the manifestations and symptoms of infant formula allergy.
1. Gastrointestinal discomfort
The early symptoms of infant formula allergy are usually gastrointestinal discomfort, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, etc. These symptoms usually appear within a few hours after drinking the allergen food. This is mainly caused by allergens causing edema, inflammation and insufficient gastric acid secretion in the baby\’s gastrointestinal mucosa.
When a baby has symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, parents can first consider whether it is related to milk powder and observe whether the baby has other allergic symptoms.
If the baby has diarrhea, parents should stop feeding the baby milk powder and pay attention to replenishing the baby with water to avoid dehydration.
2. Skin allergy symptoms
Infant milk powder allergy can also manifest as skin allergy symptoms, including rash, eczema, itching, redness, etc. Rashes usually appear on areas with sensitive skin such as the face, arms, legs, etc. Symptoms usually appear within minutes to hours after exposure to the allergen.
If a baby develops skin allergy symptoms, parents should observe whether the baby has other allergic symptoms, immediately wash away any allergens that may come into contact, and take the baby to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
3. Respiratory symptoms
Infant formula allergy can also cause respiratory symptoms, including wheezing, shortness of breath, shortness of breath and hoarseness. This usually occurs within minutes to hours after exposure to the allergen, and symptoms usually disappear as your baby gets older.
If your baby has difficulty breathing, you should seek medical help immediately. Your baby may need to use oxygen equipment or a ventilator to maintain breathing.
4. Systemic allergic reaction
Allergy to infant milk powder may also cause systemic allergic reactions, including body chills, sweating, and drop in blood pressure. This condition is usually caused by allergens entering the circulation and requires immediate treatment.
If a baby has a systemic allergic reaction, parents should seek emergency medical help immediately and try to keep the baby as quiet as possible on the way to the hospital to avoid aggravation of the baby\’s symptoms or an emergency.
Conclusion
Infant milk powder allergy is a common allergic reaction. When the baby has allergic symptoms, parents should first pay attention to the baby\’s diet and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. In order to prevent allergic symptoms in babies, parents can take some measures, such as reducing exposure to potential allergens, paying more attention to diet, and observing the baby\’s physical condition. If your baby continues to have allergic symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.
