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Milk allergy on child This is something that many parents fear. The reason is, parents need to be more selective in choosing food for their children in order to avoid relapse allergies. Here are the symptoms of a child allergic to cow’s milk.
Cow’s milk allergy (ASS) is an unwanted immune reaction to cow’s milk protein. In normal children, cow’s milk protein usually will not trigger the immune reaction.
When a child is allergic, several disorders such as itching or rash can appear, some even decrease their consciousness.
Then, what are the symptoms of a child allergic to cow’s milk?
According to the explanation of RSPI pediatrician, Caesar Pronocitro, cow’s milk allergy is influenced by genetic factors.
If one of the parents or siblings has a history of allergic disease, then the risk of the child experiencing allergic disease is also high. The possibility of experiencing a cow’s milk allergy is about 30 percent.
However, if both parents have allergic diseases, the risk of allergies in children can reach around 40-60 percent.
Meanwhile, in general, the incidence of cow’s milk allergy in children is around 2.7-5 percent, while in infants with exclusive breastfeeding the incidence is around 0.5 percent.
Symptoms of a cow’s milk allergy
Symptoms due to cow’s milk allergy are quite varied, here are some of them:
– In the digestive system (50-60 percent), for example, such as diarrhea or the presence of blood in the stool.
– On the skin such as rashes (50-60 percent), for example rashes.
– In the respiratory system (20-30 percent).
Mild symptoms of cow’s milk allergy
Symptoms that are mild include:
– Diarrhea
– Constipation
– Gag
– skin rash
Symptoms of a cow’s milk allergy
While the symptoms that are classified as severe include:
– Extensive rash on the body
– Swelling around the eyes and lips
– Loss of consciousness
– Difficulty breathing
– A drastic drop in blood pressure
Milk allergy diagnosis
To diagnose cow’s milk allergy in children, it is necessary to trace the history of symptoms and risk factors.
In general, cow’s milk allergy usually occurs before the baby is one month old, and occurs about a week after consuming cow’s milk.
But remember, each child with cow’s milk allergy can show varying symptoms.
In addition, also pay attention to the duration from feeding until symptoms appear, as well as the frequency of feeding until symptoms appear.
Learn how to handle a child with cow’s milk allergy and how to prevent it here.
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