What are the symptoms of allergy to cows milk?
The symptoms and signs of allergy to milk can vary widely from child to child however, symptoms which are common in milk allergy are: * A rash on the skin or eczema * Stomach cramps or abdominal pain * Vomiting or diarrhoea A very rare symptom of milk allergy is the sudden onset of swelling to face, lips, mouth and tongue, this usually occurs straight after the baby eating or drinking food which they have an allergic reaction to. If your child has these symptoms then seek medical help immediately, however this is an extreme and rare reaction which is not often seen in the majority of cases. How is the allergy confirmed? It is extremely important that you have the allergy diagnosed by your Doctor, because although very rare, anaphylactic shock can occur is some cases and secondly the general symptoms of allergy, stomach cramps, rash and vomiting or diarrhoea can be the signs of many other illnesses. However, if you know for certain that your child has an allergy to cow’s milk you can ma
