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12/15/2012
...founder of the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES, formerly IAFFPE) shares the stories of families who have encountered this serious condition and the work I-FPIES is doing to develop methods for early detection and new treatment options.   To learn more about FPIES and how you can help I-FPIES, please visit their site at www.fpies.org Can you and your family relate? Please share any advice you have for families dealing with FPIES. Last updated July 2020...
01/27/2011
...FPIES, or food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, is a condition that I’ve been hearing about more and more lately. It is not particularly well-known, so I thought we could cover some of the basics in today’s blog. What is FPIES? FPIES is a disease that typically affects infants and young children. While it can mimic food allergies, the difference with FPIES is that it is a non-IgE mediated immune reaction in the gastrointestinal (GI)...
12/02/2016
...children, symptoms and signs of GERD and a condition called eosinophilic esophagits – EoE – can often be similar. In the past, children with EoE were often misdiagnosed as having GERD. However, this is much less common today. So, how are GERD and EoE symptoms similar? GERD vs. EoE Symptoms. Some of the signs and symptoms of EoE in children include: Vomiting Pain or discomfort in the stomach or chest Refusal to eat Selective eating...
06/14/2012
...of nutrients. The high nutrient levels and unique fats in Neocate also make it a good choice for patients with other disorders that affect digestion and absorption, such as protein maldigestion or fat malabsorption. Some patients might also have a condition called Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome(FPIES). This is related to Eosinophilic Esophagitis(EoE), and Neocate can also help. Stay tuned for next week’s article in the Gut Series, which will discuss the large intestine! – Rob...
Baby Rashes from A to Z (Acne to Eczema!) and When Is It a Milk Allergy?
04/18/2017
...a baby never leaves our sight, we should have answers to these questions. But almost every new parent comes up against a skin condition that they can’t explain. As newborns grow and develop, they can experience baby rashed and other different skin conditions. Some are typical, whereas others can be hard to explain. In today’s post, we’re going to walk through some of the most common questions and answers related to baby rashes. Food allergies...
07/15/2010
...was started on 30mg of Nexium a day and switched to Neocate, an elemental formula for kids with severe food allergies. Throughout the following months, Ellie underwent countless procedures, x-rays, blood draws, ultrasounds, and doctors’ visits to get her condition under control. We trialed and failed food after food after food with her. We were told all of those common myths by the GI and the only thing we were left with was frustration and...
06/10/2010
...it is usually due to physical malformations, neurological conditions or digestive problems like GERD. How can GERD cause dysphagia? GERD is a condition where the muscles at the end of the esophagus do not close properly and allow stomach contents to leak back into the esophagus. The acidity of stomach contents can cause inflammation in the esophagus (esophagitis) and may lead to ulcers and scaring. The scarring can result in narrowing of the esophagus which...
12/20/2012
Many Neocate families have to deal with allergens in the air and home as well as in foods. Even for people without food allergies, allergies to things in the air are pretty common. Some people have no allergy symptoms living in one part of the country, but experience new allergy symptoms when they move to a new area because the environment differs so much between different parts of the country. While it’s common...
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