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FPIES (Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome)

01/27/2011

...tract to one or more specific foods. This means that the IgE antibodies associated with other food allergies are not involved in an FPIES reaction. Cow milk and soy are the most common FPIES triggers, but ANY foods can cause an FPIES reaction (even ones that aren’t common allergens, like rice and oats). Common Symptoms of FPIES Most FPIES reactions happen when a child is very young – just a few weeks or months old....

FPIES –What Who When Which Why and How?

04/05/2016

...the digestive tract. When someone says they have a food allergy, most people think of symptoms like anaphylaxis or hives or an itchy, swollen mouth. Those don’t happen with FPIES. Food protein-induced enterocolitis sydrome is a non-IgE-mediated immune reaction in the gastrointestinal (GI) system to one or more specific foods. This means that the IgE antibodies associated with many food allergies are not involved in an FPIES reaction. That makes FPIES hard to test for....

Cow Milk Allergy Causes

03/28/2022

...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...

Eosinophilic Esophagitis | What is EoE?

09/25/2017

...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,...

Elimination Diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): Things I wish I knew Before Starting

09/13/2016

...elimination diet clock has to start over. Time spent finding and preparing allowable food is time well spent. You can select the start date You and your doctor agree that your child should start an elimination diet to determine if that will help reduce their EoE symptoms. It’s beneficial to start when the diet will be successful. For example during Fall months, all you can think about is Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and how to...

Ask the Dietitian – Immediate and Delayed Allergic Reactions

01/30/2011

...exactly what your son eats and when. Then you can look for patterns over time, and hopefully figure it all out! If you’re still having trouble identifying the problem foods, your doctor may recommend an elimination diet. With an elimination diet, all foods are taken out of the diet and an elemental formula, such as Neocate and/or E028 Splash, is the sole source of nutrition. This period allows the symptoms to resolve and sets up...

Baby Formula and Food Thickeners: What are the options?

06/17/2010

...one shows signs of reflux, dysphagia or aspiration, see a doctor to determine exactly what condition needs to be managed. Always check with your child’s doctor and/or feeding specialist or speech pathologist to see if a food thickener is appropriate for your little one before trying one. Reflux is a possible sign of food allergies, particularly in infants. Getting allergies under control with a hypoallergenic formula, like Neocate, usually takes care of signs and symptoms....

Braelyn’s Story

...Patient History: Braelyn was only three weeks old when she began experiencing the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She had terrible gas pains that caused her to constantly cry throughout the day. Her reflux caused her to choke, cough and wheeze in her sleep and several times it got so bad she stopped breathing. In addition, she developed a terrible rash on her face and to stop the itch she would try to...

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