Allergy at the child - a frequent problem which is quite often shown because of eating of a citrus, sweets, chicken and other products. Happens and so that the allergy can be shown even on that product which is not in risk group.
Children up to 3 years are most often subject to food allergy. During growing the food allergy at the child as can pass completely, and pass into other forms (bronchial asthma). To learn whether your child will have further an allergy, it is possible on a number of the moments: weight of an allergy, presence of an allergy at relatives, the increased maintenance of Ig E.
Allergy symptoms
First of all the allergy is shown in the form of skin changes on the child's body. Rash, itch, dryness of skin. If food allergy progresses, then there can be urticaria - uneven spots which tower over skin level. When ignoring an allergy there can be raschesa, crusts, erosion on skin. Often the disease is followed by violation of work of a digestive tract (ponosa, locks). The child can become irritable, whining, whimsical.
Reaction to children's mix
Cow's milk, namely the protein which is contained in it, often happens allergen for the child. At appearance of a slight allergy to mix it is worth applying soy protein or goat milk. At a severe form - hydrolytic or hypoallergenic mixes. When choosing mix first of all it is necessary to see a doctor.
Analyses on an allergy
At appearance of an allergy carry out the general blood test, the general Ig E, the skin analysis at advanced age. It is necessary to carry out an inspection on allergens 1-3 times a year.
Treatment of an allergy at the child
The main rule is to exclude contact with allergen. A hypoallergenic diet - the main method of treatment of food allergy. Topichesky hormonal ointments with protivospalitelny effect help at atopic dermatitis. Antifungal and antibacterial medicines help at maintenance of an allergy at the child an infection.
Food at an allergy
The strict ellimantsionny menu with an obligatory exception of allergens. The diet lasts of half a year up to 8 months, every month the food allowance has to extend. To catch allergen, it is necessary to keep a food diary (record of products) - at manifestation of an allergy it will be possible to reveal a provocative product easily.
The allergy can be shown at any age. Wheat, nuts, corn, milk, vegetables and fruit - frequent allergens.