Cow's Milk Allergy Research

COULD YOUR BABY BE INTOLERANT TO COW’S MILK? http://www.cowsmilkallergy.co.uk/home/?gclid=CMuz5uaSo9ICFW-x7Qodi64EDA The majority of food allergies occur during early infancy and Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMA) is one of the most common. Cow’s milk allergy and Lactose Intolerance* are often confused with each other, but they are not the same.
CMA is caused when the body’s immune system mistakenly views the protein in cow’s milk as a threat. It is the chemical, histamine, which cause the most typical symptoms which are clearly recognisable as an allergy. A family history of allergies increases the likelihood that your baby may develop CMA or other allergies.
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It is far more common, however, to see the reaction when the baby is introduced directly to cow’s milk, either in formula or during weaning.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR BABY HAS CMA (or other food allergies)
Make an appointment to see your GP:
• They can discount any alternative causes first.
• You are likely to be asked to try a food elimination test.
• They may request an allergy test – this could be a skin prick test or a blood test.
HOW TO MANAGE THE CONDITION
• If your baby proves to be very sensitive and you are still breastfeeding then you may have to eliminate any foodstuffs containing cow’s milk protein from your own diet.

• If you are not breastfeeding there are plenty of formulas which are free from cow’s milk. Your Health Visitor or Health Clinic can advise you of the most suitable products to consider.

• If you are weaning your infant then you will need to note which foods contain cow’s milk protein. The following is a list of which foods to avoid: o Cow’s milk (fresh