Child Allergy Milk Cow, What Should Mama Do?

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When the child has entered the age of 2 years, Mama will provide milk substitute milk, namely cow's milk. But what if the child is allergic to cow's milk? Though the child is still entered in the growth period and requires a lot of nutrients for the body. Although confusing, Mama must be able to overcome them.

Milk Allergy Unlike Lactose Intolerance

Before going any further, Mama needs to know that milk allergies and lactose intolerance are two different things. Launched from Alodokter, cow's milk allergy is a child's immune condition has an abnormal response to the protein content in milk. It usually has features such as vomiting, wheezing, itching, and indigestion.

While lactose intolerance is a condition when the child has an inability to digest lactose, which is a natural sugar type contained in milk. Symptoms are diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps at the bottom, until vomiting. Usually, these symptoms will come 0 minutes to several hours after drinking milk or processed products.

Also read : Characteristics Of Infants Formula Milk Allergy, And How To Overcome

According to the Indonesian Doctors Association, in the last two decades, there has been an increase in the incidence of allergic diseases in children, including in Indonesia. As reported in kumparan.com, Allergy and Immunology Consultant Children, Prof. DR. Budi Setiabudiawan, dr., SpA (k), M. Kes, revealed that the main factor of a child having allergies is heredity. Genetically, children with parents who do not have a history of allergies can still be at risk of allergies by 5 to 15 percent. However, children with one or both parents who have a history of allergy risk 20 to 60 percent have allergies.

Then, What to Do When a Child Milk Allergy?

Immediately check with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis. Usually, the doctor will perform blood tests, feces or allergy tests on the skin by injecting a small amount of milk protein beneath the skin surface of the child.

If the result is positive, Mama does not panic. There are several things you can do. These include:

1. Avoid giving cow's milk and any foods that contain cow's milk.

Do not be afraid your little vitamin D deficiency, can distaste with nutrient replacement foods that also kayak vitamin D, calcium, and protein. Like spinach, broccoli, soy products, salmon, tuna, sardines, and eggs.

2. Encourage children to play outside.

Children who do not consume cow's milk usually have a tendency of vitamin D deficiency. So, basking in the sun will be able to help adequate vitamin D intake. But, should also note the time. The best in the morning before 9 o'clock and do about 10-15 minutes.

Having a child who has a cow's milk allergy will make Mama more careful in choosing a wide range of products, especially those made from cow's milk. Mama does not give up, huh! There are many ways for your baby to grow healthy and strong.