Allergies in a child are a common problem that often manifests itself due to eating citrus fruits, sweets, chicken and other foods. It also happens that an allergy can occur even to a product that is not at risk.
Children under 3 years of age are most often prone to food allergies. During the period of growing up, food allergies in a child can either completely disappear or go into other forms (bronchial asthma). You can find out whether your child will suffer from allergies in the future by a number of points: the severity of the allergy, the presence of allergies in relatives, the increased content of Ig E.
First of all, the allergy manifests itself in the form of skin changes on the child's body. Rash, itching, dry skin. If the food allergy progresses, then urticaria may appear - uneven spots that rise above the level of the skin. If allergies are ignored, scratches, crusts, erosion on the skin may appear. Often the disease is accompanied by a disruption of the digestive tract (diarrhea, constipation). The child can become irritable, whiny, capricious.
Cow's milk, specifically the protein it contains, is often an allergen for babies. If you have a mild allergy to the mixture, you should use soy protein or goat milk. In severe cases, hydrolytic or hypoallergenic mixtures. When choosing a mixture, the first thing to do is see a doctor.
When an allergy occurs, a general blood test, total Ig E, and skin analysis are performed at an older age. Allergen testing should be done 1-3 times a year.
The main rule is to exclude contact with the allergen. A hypoallergenic diet is the main treatment for food allergies. Topical hormonal ointments with anti-inflammatory effects help with atopic dermatitis. Antifungal and antibacterial drugs help when an infection accompanies a child's allergy.
A strict Hellenistic menu with the obligatory exclusion of allergens. The diet lasts from six months to 8 months, with each month the diet should expand. To catch an allergen, you need to keep a food diary (record food) - if an allergy occurs, it will be easy to identify a provoking product.
Allergies can occur at any age. Wheat, nuts, corn, milk, vegetables and fruits are common allergens.
