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One of the things we’ve learned at Neocate is that many families usually go through a long and daunting process before discovering their fussy and inconsolable little one has a cow milk allergy (CMA). The road to an official diagnosis can stir feelings of confusion. To help educate more parents and caregivers on the symptoms of CMA, Nutricia North America is unrolling our new Could it Be A Milk Allergy infographic. Could it...

...consuming the allergen or even hours later. These symptoms may affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system or the skin. In cases of severe allergic reactions there may be a drop in blood pressure or loss of consciousness. Some people have food allergies so severe that they are at risk for life threatening reactions known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a rapid series of serious allergic reactions that affect a number of different areas of...

...from the diet. Some of these tests include: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) : A blood test that is intended to measure levels of immunoglubulin G (IgG) in response to different foods. However, elevated IgG does not always indicate an adverse food reaction. In fact, sometimes elevated IgG is an indicator that an IgE response, or a true allergy, has been successfully treated. This test may be helpful in providing clues as to which foods...

...Patient History: From the day he was born, Trevor constantly spit up during and after feedings. With each day, his condition got worse. “As a newborn, Trevor was between the 25th and 50th percentile for growth and by six months he had fallen between the 10th and 25th percentile,” says his mother Jennifer. By seven and a half months, Trevor’s condition had become so bad that he was vomiting blood. His health problems also...

...into the blood stream) is usually required because nutrients can’t be absorbed in the GI tract. There are many risks and complications associated with TPN so its best to minimize the amount of time spent on TPN. The hope is that with time, the gut will adapt by growing longer, increasing its ability to absorb nutrients and digest formulas and foods normally. Gut Adaptation Gut adaptation is required in order to wean off TPN. It’s...

...example, someone with milk allergy should have symptoms after eating cheese, yogurt, or ice cream. What are the foods that you are concerned about? Many parents want to have their child ‘tested for everything’ and request allergy testing for as many foods as possible. Unfortunately, food allergy skin and blood tests are not good screening tools due to high rates of false positive results. This creates confusion about relevance and need for avoidance. Having a...