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Suggest Treatment For Allergy To Breast Milk
Question: 4 MO seemingly allergic to breastmilk (eczema, but no spit up or gas). Alimentum or Nutramigen prescribed. Why not regular formula (i.e. Similac Advanced)? She's not cow protein allergic far as we know.
Brief Answer:
Breast milk is hypoallergic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
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Dear Ms
Breast milk is hypoallergic and rarely causes eczema. But when it is suspected of causing allergic reaction like eczema, regular formula feeds like Similac is not advisable as the risk of severe allergic reaction is more.
In such cases hypoallergic feeds like Nutramigen is preferred.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Breast milk is hypoallergic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Breast milk is hypoallergic and rarely causes eczema. But when it is suspected of causing allergic reaction like eczema, regular formula feeds like Similac is not advisable as the risk of severe allergic reaction is more.
In such cases hypoallergic feeds like Nutramigen is preferred.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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