This article will let you know how allergic sensitivity to dairy develops. What are the symptoms and causes of milk allergy?
Milk Allergy or Lactose Intolerance
Milk allergy is different from lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance occurs when the body is unable to produce lactase, which is involved in the braking down of lactose in the intestines. Milk allergy occurs because of the immune system, which identifies milk proteins as an invading substance that need to be fought against. This causes different kinds of symptoms.
Symptoms of Milk Allergy
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
- Stomach problems including pain, vomiting and diarrhea
- Rashes and hives
- Airway problems
- Cough
- Runny nose
The symptoms of milk allergy can be different for different people. This is why it important to take the individual circumstances and symptoms into consideration when treating milk and dairy allergy.
What can Dairy be Found from?
Products containing dairy can be found many food products. Some of these are:
- Bakery glazes
- Breath mints
- Salad dressings
- Cereals
- Coffee whiteners
- Ice cream
- Infant formulas
- Nutrition bars
- Processed meats
- Whipped toppings
Dairy can be found in so many food products that avoiding them completely is difficult. But for most people, it is enough to avoid large amounts of dairy. If the allergy is so several that no dairy can be ingested at all without symptoms occurring, it is recommendable to talk to a doctor, in order to find alternatives to deal with the condition.
Hidden Sources of Dairy
For someone suffering from dairy allergy, it is important to note what is being eaten and if there is milk used in the production of the food in question. It is then important to check carefully whether this is the case even with foods that you might not expect dairy to be found form. Some of these are meat products and soy. Foods made from soy are often made using milk in order to boost the protein content in them. Similarly meat is often treated with milk products in order to give it flavor.
