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Milk Allergy

People consume different types of food or drinks every day, and it is essential to notice

how their body reacts to various products to stay healthy. It is not a secret that diverse allergies

affect millions of people all around the world, and allergy to cow’s milk is not an exception.

Milk allergy symptoms vary from person to person, but all people who have allergy to milk

should not drink milk if they want to live longer.

Today, people need to know that milk allergy and lactose intolerance is not the same

thing. For instance, milk allergy is a reaction of a body to the proteins found in milk, but lactose

intolerance is a reaction to sugar found in milk. People who are allergic to milk often experience

“stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, rash, hives, eczema, red and itchy skin, runny

nose, nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing (trouble breathing), swelling of the eyes, face, lips,

throat and tongue” (Dietitians of Canada). Eventually, it is critical to keep in mind the most

popular symptoms of a milk allergy can start right away or several hours after consuming milk or

trying to eat some products that contain milk. The signs of an allergic reaction to milk include

“difficult or noisy breathing, swelling of the tongue swelling or tightness of the throat, difficulty
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talking or hoarse voice, wheeze or persistent cough, persistent dizziness or collapse” (Better

Health Channel). Even while milk allergy is not life-threatening in most cases, it does mean that

it is not dangerous, and that is why it is remembering the symptoms can save once’s time and

life.

There are some products that are obvious sources of allergy. If a person has milk allergy,

he or she must avoid consuming “whole milk, low-fat milk, skim milk, buttermilk, butter, yogurt,

ice cream, cheese, and anything that contains cheese” (Mayo Clinic). Even eating a cake that

contains some butter and milk or drinking cappuccino can lead to diarrhea, runny nose, watery

eyes, or other sings of this allergy.

If a person noticed that he or she has allergic symptoms, or sees that his or her child has

them, it is recommended to visit a family doctor. To diagnose this allergy, clinical immunologist

or allergist should be called. Then, the doctors will likely to ask to do a blood test or skin prick

test, but, if it is not possible, they will recommend to stop drinking milk and avoid all products

containing milk. Now, allergists all over the world ask all their patients to read food labels

carefully and avoid foods that might cause allergy.

In conclusion, it is easy to understand that milk energy can be a serious problem if not

managed correctly. Individuals who are allergic to milk experience different symptoms that can

take time to develop or that can be detected immediately. If a person notices any unusual

reaction after drinking milk, it is better to consult a doctor or allergist. The sooner he or she visits

the doctor, the sooner he or she will be aware of the products he or she needs to avoid.
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Works Cited

Better Health Channel. "Cow's Milk Allergy." Better Health Channel, 2017,

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/cows-milk-allergy.

Dietitians of Canada. "Facts on Milk Allergies." Unlock Food, 16 Aug. 2018,

www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Food-allergies-intolerances/Managing-Milk-

Allergies.aspx.

Mayo Clinic. "Milk Allergy - Symptoms and Causes." Mayo Clinic, 6 June 2018,

www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/milk-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20375101.