Food Allergies Treatment

Question by Allison P: Milk allergy and/or lactose intolerance…is this true?
Someone told me that people (especially kids) who do not like milk are more likely to have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, because disliking milk is the body’s way of saying that you shouldn’t consume it. Is this true?

Of course this wouldn’t be true of everyone, and I certainly know that just because someone doesn’t like milk it doesn’t always mean they have an allergy. However, it was true in my case. I have never liked milk, I have always despised it. And when I got tested, I found out I have an intolerance to milk. Maybe all these years my body was telling me not to drink it, as I’d have problems if I did. Maybe? I guess it makes sense.

Is there any truth to this theory?

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Answer by Kitty
Absolutely not. I hated fish when I was younger and now I love it. It’s called being picky. Now the body can develop an intolerance to something that you hardly ever eat. For example I eat my meat raw so my body can tolerate the bacteria. Now if my mother ate raw meat she would throw up because her body cannot tolerate. it. It has nothing to do with your not handling it at first. That comes after you don’t eat that specific food.

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Question by CB: Does Lactose contain milk protein?
My 3 mo old has a cows milk allergy. He is breastfed and I am on a no-dairy diet meaning I eat nothing with dairy, cheese, butter, cream, whey, casein, etc.

A friend recommended Highlands Homeopathic Teething Tablets but they have lactose as an inactive ingredient. I need to know if I can give these to my son for his teething.

Any help?!?
Wow you guys give so much better answers than the ppl in the Allergies section… they have no clue what I am talking about!

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Answer by Brat Àla Mode
I would not give it to him.

Technically lactose is a milk sugar. I am also *allergic* to milk NOT lactose intolerant. For me, Lactose specifically is the single worst part about dairy for me – so I would avoid it unless your doctor clears it.

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Question by Electric_High: What Are The Symptoms Of A Milk Or Lactose Allergy?
I could possible have one .. but I’,m not sure.

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Answer by pat m
The main symptom is diarrhoea. Reactions can be immediate or start several hours after taking cow’s milk. The most comon are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, or symptoms involving the skin (urticara [hives], eczema).

Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance

http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2002/may/milk.htm

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Question by nmetha: Goat milk for one year old with lactose intolerance and allergies?
today I gave our baby few spoons of goat milk, after steaming and cooling it just to make sure.
He has been very lactose intolerant so my self don’t eat any diary (I too can’t digest milk IBS)
Our pediatrician asked me to try gaot milk, however I am very scarred to give him more as he is mostly breast fed, but due to pressure I thought i would give him this and see, he did’nt have any gurgling noise in his stomach, or spit up, as he usually has with alimentum or nutramegen, so i hope it works out, does anyone out there have similar experience, is it o.k to give goat’s milk in large amount to our baby who has ust turned one, or should we wait, pls advice.

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Answer by Clair D
My husband is lactose and was fed goat’s milk exclusively at birth and on. So it should be fine for a 1 year old as long as he’s tolerating it.

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Question by GCMCL: Lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?
I’m not even sure I have either…

all I know is that I can’t drink milk or eat icecream without bloating, getting gassy and eventually….. diarrhea.

I’m fine with cheese though…

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Answer by matador 89
Gracie Maclean,
If a person states that they are Lactose Intolerant, they should know what they are talking about. However, milk allergy and lactose intolerance are very different. While they are often confused, they have relatively little in common. Most people are partially or completely lactose intolerant. Lactose is a sugar in milk. Most people only have a limited supply of lactase, an enzyme in the digestive tract that breaks down lactose and as we age we produce less and less lactase. When there is not enough lactase to digest the lactose (sugar) bloating, diarrhoea, and gas can result from the undigested lactose fermenting in the stomach. While this is very uncomfortable it is not life threatening. While some chose to avoid milk products, others take lactate orally as a supplement when eating milk products. It is important to know the difference. It is a good idea to talk with your doctor about tests if you suspect you are in any way sensitive to milk products because the results can be very serious if it is undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. It is estimated that one to seven percent of children have an allergy or sensitivity to milk. A milk allergy refers to an immune system response to the protein in milk. Most people are allergic to either whey or casein and some are allergic to both. Symptoms can be hives, difficulty breathing and life threatening anaphylactic shock. Most children with milk allergies will eventually grow out of them. While it is rare to have a full blown allergy to milk protein, many more can have a sensitivity. A sensitivity to milk protein can result in one or more of these symptoms: rash, gastric distress, and mild swelling in the face. Continued consumption of milk products can result in chronic lung problems, sinus problems, and poor absorption of nutrients. This can lead to other problems such as vitamin deficiencies and wasting. Some believe milk protein sensitivity can contribute diseases like hyperactivity and autism. The only treatment for a milk protein allergy or sensitivity is avoidance.

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