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...You probably remember, like I do, dreading trips to the doctor as a kid. It seemed like nothing good came from those visits, except maybe a lollipop if I was well-behaved. Unfortunately, children who depend on Neocate have conditions like cow milk allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis(EoE), which can mean more doctor visits than usual. Those visits can involve some unpleasant tests. Here are some steps you can take to make those trips less...

...For many families, getting to a diagnosis of a food allergy can be a tough journey. Many food allergies and related conditions start with mysterious signs and symptoms that mimic other conditions or diseases, which can mean multiple doctor visits for some families to reach a diagnosis. For other families, symptoms can be severe enough to be life-threatening. Severe symptoms, while scary, may make finding a diagnosis simpler or faster, but not always. Regardless...

...next visit to the doctor with some helpful questions. With these symptoms, what is a likely diagnosis? Start by keeping a diary of your child’s symptoms. This can be very helpful, especially if the diary covers at least several days. Rather than trying to recall your child’s symptoms from memory, keep notes of the symptoms you observe, the time of day and other activities such as your little one’s feeding times. In fact, our Neocate...

...good to have an extra pair of hands if your infant starts crying, or your toddler starts to misbehave. It’s also good just to have a second set of ears to listen so you don’t miss anything. During your visit As with most doctor visits, a weight and height check is always to be expected along with listening to heart and lungs, maybe checking ears and asking about what’s been happening since your last visit....

...off infections. A restricted diet is essential, but y supervised by a doctor. This little girl was approaching the need for a lengthy hospital stay to acquire nutritional support. Her body did not have any reserves to fight off infections and simultaneously grow. Your must visit an allergist, to confirm any suspicions about allergies and symptoms. The dietitian determines your child’s calorie, vitamin, and mineral optimal intake. The dietitian will decide the foods that will...