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...Why some infants develop a milk allergy is unknown. An allergy is an abnormal response by the body’s immune system in response to one or several food allergens. Symptoms of cow milk allergy are caused by exposure to cow milk proteins. These signal the body to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the protein. When a person is allergic, any time the body “sees” the protein, the antibodies recognize it and release the chemicals...

...rare type of food allergy that affects the digestive tract. Symptoms show up a few hours after eating. The hallmark symptom is severe vomiting. There can also be diarrhea, lethargy, dehydration, low blood pressure, and low body temperature. Milk, soy, rice, and oats are some of the more common FPIES allergens in the US. Keep reading to learn more about FPIES and talk to your healthcare provider about how Neocate® may be able to help....

...Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is a condition typically caused by food allergies. Allergens like the proteins in cow milk and wheat may be the culprits. EoE is sometimes called an eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (EGID). Eosinophilic esophagitis causes inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. This is due to a build-up of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Symptoms can be painful and may include trouble swallowing, nausea,...

...Like many food allergies and related disorders, doctors aren’t sure of the exact cause of EoE. Nor do they know why some people develop EoE, while others do not. Many people with EoE also have other allergic conditions such as hay fever, asthma, and food allergies. Our bodies have many tools to fight infection. One of these is a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil. In EoE, food allergens can cause large...

EoE is a complex condition and accurate diagnosis a challenge. It is often mistaken for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because symptoms can be similar. Most children with eosinophilic esophagitis have multiple food allergies, including milk and...

Like many food allergies and related disorders, doctors aren’t sure of the exact cause of FPIES. Researchers are working to learn more about this condition. FPIES often shows up in babies after their first formulas or solid foods are introduced. A baby with FPIES may successfully take breastmilk, then develop FPIES symptoms when a cow milk or soy-based infant formula is started. Very rarely, FPIES has occurred in exclusively breastfed babies. FPIES is...