Nutrition in infants with milk protein allergy.

Title : Nutrition in infants with milk protein allergy.

Abstract:

Cow’s milk protein allergy is a common cause of food allergies in early childhood, with symptoms ranging from immediate to delayed reactions. The primary treatment is avoiding exposure to the allergen, with breast milk being suitable for most infants. This case presents a two-year-old patient who developed severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal distension and dehydration, after consuming fortified powdered milk. Various feeding strategies were tested, leading to clinical improvement. In cases of gastrointestinal distress and nutritional impairment following dairy formula introduction, cow’s milk protein allergy should be suspected and addressed promptly.

Biography:

Dr. Raquel studied medicine at the Carlos Juan Finlay medical School of Camaguey, Cuba graduating in 2007. She later graduated as a specialist in General Medicine and then completed her specialty in Pediatrics. In 2018, she completed a diploma in Nutrition in National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and Microbiology in Havana and two years later at this same institute she completed her master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition. She currently works at the Provincial Pediatric Hospital of Camaguey as a pediatrician dedicated to nutrition, teaching medical students and also evaluating patients who need nutritional intervention. She has published some articles in national and international magazines.