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...Food Allergies Pulling this all together, diarrhea is one of the top signs of a food allergy, especially for infants. In infants with food allergies, diarrhea often lasts more than just a few days and may even be combined with other symptoms. It’s not uncommon to also see blood or mucus in the stool. Diarrhea can also result from lactose intolerance, which is not as severe as a food allergy, but which may also require...

...up of free amino acids, not linked together but broken down into their simplest form. This allows babies to get all the nutrition they need in an elemental, hypoallergenic form that is easy for the body to digest and absorb. If your baby is taking a hydrolyzed formula and continuing to have some symptoms of a food allergy, it may be a good idea to discuss an amino acid-based formula with their pediatrician. – Mallory...

...my son in constant pain — his stomach was always hurting and he was constantly vomiting,” says Michelle, Jacob’s mother. Nutritional Management and Outcome Michelle thought that Jacob might be allergic to her breast milk, and her pediatrician decided to try him on Nutramigen, a hydrolysate formula in which the protein chains are partially broken down. However, Jacob’s symptoms continued and he started developing blood in his stool. The doctors switched Jacob to Similac Alimentum,...

...what questions to ask One of the best questions to ask is what the source of the fiber is. For children with a wheat allergy, a fiber source which is derived from wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oat might not be appropriate. For those, a parent should look for a “gluten-free” claim or contact the company for more information. Some fiber supplements carry the label “non-allergenic” or “hypoallergenic.” It’s always best to contact the company...

...ask questions. Asking questions will keep them safe when you are not with them. I hope this makes you comfortable with them eating without you by their side monitoring what they eat. Children have a fantastic ability to adapt and view their allergy as just part of life. The adults in their lives more often have a much harder time with the diet. 6. Use supplements I am a “food first” kind of mom and...

...and their families to learn from experts and one another. Over-the-years, we have filmed attendees to help increase awareness about eosinophilic disorders. Here’s a quick overview of interviews from APFED conference in 2011: In 2012, along with APFED, we released Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) patient discharge video. The video stars “Gus” the Esophagus and some doctors you may have met before. This video provides newly diagnosed patients, their families and friends, with resource about: Symptoms; Treatment...

...were age appropriate. Result: The introduction of Neocate Nutra provided extra calories, supported and promoted typical oral motor skill development, provided satisfying feeding opportunities for the caregivers, and reduced the family’s’ stress around growth and mealtimes. By 12 months of age the child was eating full volumes of the Neocate Infant and was continuing on the Neocate Nutra. ~ Christine Graham-Garo Haas A. Feeding Disorder in Food Allergic children. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep(2010) 10:258–264...