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...do not technically cause constipation, but instead slow down the frequency of the bowel movements in babies. Neocate is a “low residue” formula, meaning that after the body digests and absorbs it, there is very little waste to pass, which causes less frequent bowel movements. Also, some babies on Neocate may have already been prone to constipation because of the GI issues caused by food allergies or other conditions and it may have been overlooked....

...of this adds up to is that food allergies and food intolerances can be easily confused with each other. Yet these conditions are different in terms of their origin, symptoms and treatment. So what are the differences between the two? What Are Food Allergies? Let’s start with the more severe of the two: food allergies. Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system identifies a food as a harmful substance. When the body recognizes anything...

Despite a lot of research, the exact cause of food allergies and the reason the number of kids affected is on the rise, is still something of a mystery. One very common question on the subject is “Are food allergies genetic?” While no one has identified a “food allergy gene,” research does show that if Mom, Dad or both parents have a history of any type of food allergy it translates into...

Many Neocate parents know that using allergy testing to determine food allergies can be tricky, because many children experience what may be considered a food intolerance or sensitivity, versus a true food allergy. Generally, a food allergy is considered to be an immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated immune response. (1) In a previous blog, we have outlined the standard tests that may be done to determine whether your child has an Ig-E mediated food...

Most children outgrow thumb-sucking, diapers, and baby talk. So what about outgrowing food allergies? Food allergies are the result of the immune system gone awry. This happens when the body mistakenly believes a food to be dangerous and overreacts to protect itself. Food allergies can be short-lived or can last a lifetime. Today, there are more kids with food allergies, fewer kids are outgrowing them, and for those who do outgrow them, it’s...

Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a type inflammatory bowel disease. It may occur in any part of the GI tract but usually it affects the small intestine and/or the colon. Individuals with CD have periods of improvements and periods of “flare ups” when symptoms present. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fatigue, weight loss and in children, growth delay, etc. CD is thought to be caused by an abnormal immune system....

As many of you may know, food allergy symptoms can appear in a variety of ways. One of the most concerning symptoms of a food allergy is when a person goes into anaphylactic shock. In fact, food allergies are believed to be the leading cause of anaphylaxis outside the hospital setting. The CDC reported that food allergies result in over 300,000 ambulatory-care visits a year among children. Because this is the most...

Question: What is the difference between immediate and delayed allergic reactions? We are trying to get to the bottom of what foods are causing my son’s allergic reactions and I think that he may be having a delayed reaction to something. Answer: Immediate allergic reactions, also known as IgE reactions, occur within a few moments of exposure to an allergen to up to two hours, so it is easy to identify which food...