What items can you include in dairy allergy triggers?

Yes, dairy allergies include almost all milk items like milk, cheese, yogurt, ice-cream, ghee, custard, cream and many other items that have extracts of cow’s milk. Dairy allergy, which is also termed as milk allergy, refers allergic reaction that is caused by the components of cow's milk namely whey protein, casein protein and lactose sugar. Casein and whey proteins may cause allergic reaction in some people whereas lactose sugar may lead to intolerance in a few and not true allergy. However, here since components that are available in cow’s milk are also available in goats and sheep. And thus, people having dairy allergy must ask the doctor or the allergist that whether the other animal’s milk will cause the similar allergic reaction as it is caused in case of cow’s milk.

Some of the symptoms of dairy allergy include hives, eczema, and diarrhea. As soon as such symptoms are seen, it is vital to see the doctor. Often dairy allergy is confused with lactose intolerance. But since, both these medical conditions are different; you must discuss the treatment options with the doctor or the allergist.

It is seen that dairy allergy is very common among infants and small babies. Pediatricians must be consulted for finding an apt formula food for the baby having dairy allergy.