Ramya R

Department of Pediatrics, Sree Balaji Medical College Medical College and Hospital, Chrompet, Chennai, India

Publications

  • Case Report   
    Case Report on Cow Milk Protein Allergy
    Author(s): Kavya Vaishali*

    Cow?s milk protein allergy is kind of allergy to milk in the newborn?s and children?s immunity s reacts to whey proteins and casein present in milk of the cow. It can result in gastrointestinal, respiratory as well as skin problem. Here we report a case in a 6 month infant of GI symptoms of watery loose stools, associated with blood and mucus with vomiting and decreased urine output due to cow milk. Cow?s milk protein allergy is commonly mistaken for with infection and intolerance to lactose, but they are dissimilar. Early diagnosis and treatment plays a vital role to positive outcome. The ideal treatment for these infants is exclusive Breast feeding till 6 months of age... Read More»

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