What Are the Possible Milk Allergy Symptoms?
A dairy allergy, like any food allergy, is capable of triggering a wide array of milk allergy symptoms. Some of the most common complaints include ear infections in children, sinusitis, heartburn/reflux, constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome. A more complete list includes: • Abdominal Pain • Acne • ADD/ADHD • Anxiety • Arthritis • Canker sores • Constipation • Diarrhea • Ear Infections • Fatigue • Fibromyalgia • Gas • Headaches • Heartburn • Indigestion • Iron deficient anemia • Irritability • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Joint Pain • Lactose Intolerance • Osteoporosis • Poor Growth • Poor immune function (frequent illness) • SinusitisWhat Is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance is an enzyme deficiency, not an allergy. However, lactose intolerance can be the result of a dairy allergy and the two are frequently confused. Top What Causes a Milk Allergy? Most likely it is a genetic condition. In the big picture, humans have only recently introduced cows milk into the diet