Symptoms Of Milk Allergy

Milk allergy symptoms vary from person to person and occur within minutes, a few hours after taking the milk.

As soon as the milk and consume milk allergy symptoms can include:

Hives

Whistle

Vomit

Signs and symptoms may take longer to develop include:

Loose stools, which may contain blood

Diarrhea

Abdominal cramps

Coughing or wheezing

Rhinitis

Watery eyes

Itchy rash, often around the mouth

Colic, children

Milk allergy or milk intolerance?

It is important to distinguish between a true milk allergy from milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance. Unlike a milk allergy, intolerance does not involve the immune system. Milk intolerance causes different symptoms and require different treatment, not a true milk allergy. Signs and symptoms of milk protein or lactose intolerance are digestive problems like bloating, gas or diarrhea after consuming milk or products containing milk.

Anaphylaxis

Rarely, milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction that can narrow the airways and block breathing. If you or your child has a reaction to milk, tell your doctor about it, no matter what the reaction was mild. Tests can help confirm an allergy to milk, so you can take steps to avoid future and potentially worse reactions. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires treatment with epinephrine (adrenaline) shot and a trip to the emergency room. Signs and symptoms start soon after consuming milk and may include:

Constriction of the airways, including a swollen throat that makes it difficult to breathe

Flushing

Itching

Shock, a severe drop in blood pressure

When you see a doctor

Consult a physician or an allergist if you experience symptoms of milk allergy, shortly after the ingestion of milk. If possible, ask your doctor when the allergic reaction is happening. This will help the doctor make a diagnosis. Seek emergency treatment if you develop signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis.