i can&amp;#39;t trace allergy/s in 15 month old. when may tests be done?
i believe my 15 month old to be lactose intolerant due to runny nose, pimply skin etc on all milk formulae and dairy products. had him on soya milk, but now on goats milk as i heard lactose intolerant individuals could also be soy intolerant. i also removed honey from the diet as i heard that could cause bloating, runny nose etc. he eats gluten free cereal at school (oats on weekends with me as more wholesome that boxed cereal), fruit: apple, pear banana or strawberries and soya yoghurt for 2 tea times and meat and veg for lunch at school (fish fingers, mince carrots, peas etc). what could be causing him to be so bloated and when can i have him tested? i don&#39;t allow any junk food, sweets, chips, biscuits, bread etc. (apologies if 2nd time receiving, but 1st msg never appeared.) thanks
dear carrie<br>i think you should ask your paediatrician if you can have the lad tested at this stage because he could be allergic to a whole number of other allergens besides food allergens and you could be cutting out the wrong foods. if the dr does not agree to testing, please take the child to a clinical dietitian (check the list of dietitians on this website or phone 082-593-0276 or send an e-mail to sscharf@nhcltd.com or look in your local telephone directory or yellow pages, to find a dietitian in your area), so that the dietitian can help you to work out what foods, if any, your son may be allergic to. from what you describe, i don&#39;t think he is lactose intolerant, as this would manifest as serious diarrhoea every time he ingests milk or milk products (not just a runny nose and pimples), and he does not seem to be reacting to goat&#39;s milk (which also contains lactose). however, do get him tested and see the dietitian as he also needs other sources of calcium in his diet if he has to cut out milk. <br>best regards<br>dietdoc
Hello Lhizs Shity,



  

Infants aged> 6 months already need other foods as a complement to breast milk to meet their daily nutritional needs. Some mothers encounter problems that their children have difficulty eating or do not want other foods besides breast milk. Causes of children having difficulty eating include:







Babies teething, feeling ache and pain in the gums especially when chewing makes children avoid solid / hard food  

Rejecting new foods, babies feel strange seeing the shape / appearance or taste of new foods that you introduce  

Sprue  

The baby is too full because it is given milk / milk  

Other health problems



Some ways you can do to encourage children to go back to eating are:







Try to use natural processed ingredients, not instant foods  

Make food softer or in the form of porridge  

Introduce types of food one by one, do not be too often struggling to change food at first  

Limit consumption of milk / breast milk or give milk / milk after the child has finished eating his portion  

Give praise when the child wants to eat  

Encourage your child to eat with other children who have a good appetite, so that it triggers his appetite



Take your child to the doctor if you feel weight loss, bowel movement patterns, and delayed development. Thus the explanation from me, may be useful. the child' stools may be green because of the iron added to the formula. diaper rash may be caused by loose stools caused by the soy based milk see more... Hi Sita .. Thank you for the question given.



A person can experience allergies due to the immune system mistakenly responding to a substance. Allergies can differ from one person to another because everyone's body response is different. If you are allergic to a food, symptoms such as: reddish rash on the skin, itching, swelling of the face or lips, nausea, vomiting, or severe causes of shortness of breath can result.



The best treatment for allergies is to avoid allergy triggers. If you are allergic to food, identify these food substances and avoid their consumption or other foods that contain these substances. For the treatment of allergies you can also use drugs that should be given by a doctor based on the results of the examination. Meanwhile, oxytetracyline ointment is an antibiotic ointment that functions to fight bacterial infections, not for skin disorders caused by allergies.



may be useful



dr. Iriyanti regardless of the food triggering an allergic reaction the allergic reaction consists of some or all of these symptoms: itchy & swollen of lips, tongue, mouth, throat, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, hives, swollen face, eyelids, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, a sense of doom, dizziness, loss of consciousness. see more... Hi G-del,



Thank you for asking HealthReplies.com.







Jaundice in babies can be a physiological condition (still considered normal. The reason is because the liver function is not optimal in processing and removing bilirubin from the body. This condition will generally improve and then disappear by itself when the baby is more than 1 week old.



If your baby's jaundice does not improve within 1 month, even though your baby has been breastfed enough, then this condition needs to be examined directly by a pediatrician. It is feared that your child has certain health problems, for example:



Maternal and child blood group incompatibility Abnormalities of the liver or bile ducts, eg biliary atresia, cystic fibrosis, hepatitis Sepsis (blood infection) Infections, eg rubella, syphilis Genetic disorders (congenital), eg associated with red blood cell disorders, certain enzyme deficiencies Effects side of drugs, etc. If the jaundice your baby is experiencing is pathological, then if it is not treated properly, high levels of bilirubin in the blood can accumulate in the brain and trigger brain damage known as kernicterus. Therefore, don't delay checking your child to the doctor, especially if other complaints are found, such as a weak baby, less active, rarely crying, lazy to breastfeed, fever, and even decreased consciousness. Treatment will be carried out according to the condition that underlies your child's complaint. However, in general, not only a physical examination, the doctor will also recommend that your child undergo a thorough examination, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and so on.



In the meantime, always breastfeed your baby with exclusive breast milk as needed. At the age of 1 month, babies are generally still feeding every 1 to 2 hours. Avoid giving additional food or drink (unless advised by a doctor). You can also put your baby out in the morning sun (before 10 o'clock) to help with the jaundice.



Hope it helps ya..







dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah Hello Satish ,
 Along with medication you need to avoid other trigger factors like - 
Caffeine 
Sugar and processed food 
Any food allergies or sensitivities that goes unnoticed. 
Be careful of your digestion. 
Drink plenty of water.
 
Home remedy -
1. 1tsp turmeric +1tsp raw honey + 1tsp milk apply this pack and wash after 30 mins.
2. Fresh cucumber blended into facial mask also helps .
 For customised treatment of naturopathy or homoeopathy you can contact me .
Regards, 
Dr. Heena nausea andvacidity very common in early pregnancy don't worry about this
you can try taking cold flavoured milk early in morning to prevent gas formation
you can take digene syrup it is also very effective.
but if it is excessive and not bearable then you should rule out causes of like vit b12 deficiency, anemia , thyroid disorders take shatavari with milk , more & more water, methi porridge or halim porridge ..& if at all required lactare tablet ...keep on feeding as & when baby needs

breastfeeding works on supply = demand rule 


all you have to check is 6+ wet diapers in 24 hours if so baby is all healthy active and so does your supply 

meanwhile keep yourself hydrated and have balanced diet for good flow 👍🏻

babies latch due to several reasons could be hunger , thirst , comfort , love ❤️ this is why bcoz he is taking excess milk.. it happens nothing to worry.. It's allergic manifestation,,u need to apply coconut oil,by proper homoeopathic treatment to cure ur problem