A dairy allergy is often developed in
individuals when they are
infants.
Sometimes, it can be developed later on in life.
This is the immune system’s response to proteins
that cow’s milk possesses. Many infants usually
outgrow their dairy allergy at the precious age
of four; seventy percent outgrow their allergy,
many never outgrow it.
Protein allergens found in cow’s milk are
culprits in contributing to a dairy allergy.
Casein and whey are the contributing allergens.
Casein is the curd formed in milk and left to
sour. The watery part removed is the whey.
Casein is the main allergy found in cheese and
makes up 80 percent of protein found in milk.
Cheese that is hard possesses the most Casein.
The other 20 % of milk is whey. Whey contains
proteins such as alpha lactalbumin and beta
lactaglobulin. One would never think that a
dairy allergy would be so complex.
Dairy allergy symptoms usually manifest
themselves into the respiratory, skin, and
digestive system. You msay find yourself with
symptoms such as swollen lips, mouth, face,
tongue, and throat. Skin reactions occur such as
hives, an itchy red rash, and eczema. Digestive
tract reactions present themselves in the form
of abdominal cramps, gas, vomiting, nausea,
diarrhea, and gas. Anaphylactic shock, coughing,
shortness of breath, runny noses, sneezing,
itchy and watery eyes are all respiratory
reactions. Other additional symptoms of a dairy
allergy include but are not limited to lethargy
and bed-wetting. Glazed looks and reddish ear
lobes are also some of the symptoms of a dairy
allergy.
Many do not realize their dairy allergy exists
because they were exposed early on as infants to
foods their digestive tracts could not handle.
This is because a large part of the body’s
immune system operates in the intestinal walls.
In order to receive relief from a dairy allergy,
people will need to omit certain foods from
their diets.
Over the counter pain, medications and
antibiotics will lead to a dairy allergy and a
plethora of other problems. Take the Leaky Gut
Syndrome, for example. Whenever a person with
this problem eats what they may be allergic to
such as dairy products; pain medication they use
can help to decrease symptoms, so they may
think; however, this medication will only make
symptoms worse, with the patient never knowing
this.
Allergenic foods that are usually identified by
using a blood test and contribute to a dairy
allergy are gluten,
wheat, eggs,
and cow’s milk. Many people consume these foods
regularly and on a daily basis. Some folks may
need to meet with registered dietitians for
consultation. There are many substitutions for
these foods, to help enable a person to continue
enjoying things they like to eat most.