Milk allergy in children with Dr. Azhar Muhanna

Dr. Azhar Manna explains that milk allergy is a condition that may occur in some children as a result of an immune reaction to proteins found in cow’s milk, and symptoms may vary from one child to another, ranging from digestive and skin symptoms to respiratory symptoms, which is why an accurate medical evaluation is important to determine the nature of the condition.

Symptoms of Milk Allergy

Dr. Azhar Manna emphasizes the importance of paying attention to symptoms of milk allergy, which may include vomiting, diarrhea, colic, bloating, skin rash, and itching, while some symptoms may appear shortly after consuming dairy products and others may develop later, making careful evaluation of the symptoms and their timing important.

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children

Pediatricians explain that gastroesophageal reflux occurs when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, which is common among infants because their digestive systems are still developing, but persistent or significant reflux accompanied by unusual symptoms may require medical evaluation.

Symptoms of Reflux in Infants

The importance of monitoring the child is confirmed as reflux may appear as frequent vomiting or spitting up after feeding, discomfort during feeding, or recurrent crying, while the severity of symptoms may vary depending on the child’s age and individual condition.

The Difference Between Normal and Pathological Reflux

Dr. Azhar Manna warns that mild spitting up in infants may be normal in many cases, while the condition may require medical assessment when it becomes severe or frequent, affects the child’s growth or nutrition, or is accompanied by pain or other concerning symptoms.