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Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
10/28/2021
...Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome typically affects infants and young children. It is also called FPIES – pronounced like the letter “F” followed by the word “pies.” FPIES is a 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...
Ask Your Doctor the Right Questions
01/24/2013
...Food allergies and related conditions can be difficult to diagnose, especially in infants and young children. For those patients, allergy testing is often less reliable. Clinicians depend much more on discussions with the parents in order to make a diagnosis, which is sometimes an educated guess. If your little one has had symptoms that could be a result of food allergies, but you don’t yet have a firm diagnosis, be prepared for your...
Food Allergies vs. Food Intolerances: What’s the Difference?
06/29/2010
...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...
FPIES Diagnosis | How to Diagnose FPIES?
FPIES Diagnosis | How to Diagnose FPIES?
04/04/2022
...FPIES can be hard to diagnose. Blood allergy tests can help reveal IgE-mediated food allergies, but FPIES is a non-IgE-mediated disorder. So far, there is no valid laboratory or skin test for FPIES. Furthermore, FPIES reactions are often mistaken for something else, like a stomach bug. The lag time between feeding and the onset of symptoms can cloud connection between cause and effect. Often, FPIES is only suspected after multiple allergic reactions....
Video: Common Symptoms of a Cow’s Milk Allergy
06/21/2011
...Hi everyone! We hear from many moms (and dads!) out there who are looking for a list of common symptoms to help them identify a potential cow milk allergy. This is why we decided to create a video about the Common Symptoms of a Cow Milk Allergy for our NeocateUS YouTube channel! Also, if you enjoy receiving information from Neocate this way (via video) please let us know by posting a comment on our...
EoE Diagnosis & Tests
EoE Diagnosis & Tests
04/04/2022
...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 wheat....
GERD vs. EoE – What’s the difference?
12/02/2016
...it doesn’t necessarily mean they have GERD, which is gastroesophageal reflux disease. If the reflux is persistent and happens more than twice a week, then it may be considered GERD, which can lead to more serious health problems for babies including failure to gain weight, bleeding, respiratory problems or esophagitis. A gastroenterologist can help diagnose and manage GERD. Some or all of the following symptoms may indicate your baby could have GERD: Vomiting or spitting...
Restricted diet: Do I really need to see a doctor or dietitian before starting a restricted diet?
10/27/2016
...Restricted Diet a cautionary tale A restricted diet is a question i get a lot. I met a family a short time ago after their allergist referred them to me. The little girl was having issues with eczema, generalized rashes, nasal congestion, some sinus infections, and occasional upper respiratory infections. The allergist had conducted blood work and skin prick testing to determine food allergy to explain her symptoms. The allergist told me that he...
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