Does a milk allergy cause constipation? My son who just turned one has chronic constipation. He eats great (prunes, green veggies) and drinks both juice and water daily. His pediatrition just prescribed him Myrilax (on it for two days hasn't helped yet). I am allergic to milk and am wondering if this could be the cause of his constipation. His doc says he is too young to be tested for allergies and if this medicine doesn't work than he will refer him to a pediactric gastro doctor.
2006-06-14 16:41:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Well, the best bet would be to stop giving him milk for a few days and see if he improves. I guess humans have always had a hard time processing milk after a few years old. The proteins in the milk are hard to break down. This often leads to several people having problems with all dairy products.
If it was me, I would stop the milk for a few days and see if he has an easier time. Then you will know for sure.
Hope he gets better!
2006-06-14 16:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Martyr2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can. I was never allergic to milk until I reached 17. Constipation is a big side effect of milk allergy. I would take him to the gastro doctor if the meds don't work within 3-5 days, since it can take up to 75 hours sometimes for medications to take full effect. Hopefully he is not allergic, there may be other reasons in his diet he is having these problems. But if you are then there is a chance.
2006-06-15 00:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sakura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The protein found in abundance in milk known as alpha casein is a glue (remember Elmer's glue and the cow on the front), and is used to make other industrial adhesives. This is one of the most heavily guarded secrets in the food industry. The glue ends up killing the microvilli in the intestines, and does alot to bind a person up. This is so common an issue that most infants when moved from breast milk to dairy get colic. Go to www.milksucks.com to get the scoop on this deadly non-food, or to www.dogtorj.net for in depth information as to the devastating effects of milk. Remember, its not the lactose that is a problem. Most people who are deathly allergic to cow's milk can ingest the lactose rich goat dairy without a problem. Its the casein A......
2006-06-14 23:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Djembe J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, a milk allergy can most definatly cause constipation. I'd like to ask you a few questions & possibly share some information with you (if you would like) feel free to message me.
2006-06-14 23:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by L7Weenie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible that it is an allergy. Your son is not too young to be tested. I was tested and started on allergy shots when I was eleven months old...and that was 33 years ago! If you have not already been, go to an allergist.
2006-06-21 17:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Regards,
2006-06-15 03:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with Rice Milk !!!!
also follow this food program !!!
https://www.richmastery.com/nz/webshop/productinfo.aspx?content=HealthRich/weightloss&category=19
2006-06-15 12:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by Help is on the way :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT COULD CAUSE CONSTIPATION, IS YOUR SON STILL USING A BOTTLE? IF SO, TRY MIXING A LITTLE CORN SYRUP WITH THE MILK.... ALSO, LITTLE TUMMY'S MAKES A TODDLER FRIENDLY LAXATIVE .... RESULTS WITHIN 24 HOURS... GOOD LUCK...
2006-06-14 23:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by kimberlysatx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is 13 now...and has had problems with milk allergies all his life.......and yes..it constipates him.......soo did his formula.....
2006-06-15 00:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by nativekinda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard that raccon milk is bad...nuff said
2006-06-14 23:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by theone&only 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋