My 6 month old has been on soy formula for the last 3 months because of what we thought were issues with the milk-based formula. We later found it was actually DHA that she has a problem with, and figured the milk wasn't the issue. Yesterday she had a tiny taste of baby yogurt (like no more than 1/4 tsp) and within less than 5 minutes was vomitting and heaving, which she's never done before. She was, however, perfectly fine afterwards and didn't cry once.
Can I chalk this up to coincidence, or can an allergic reaction actually happen that quickly?
2007-03-02 04:34:21 · 9 answers · asked by reflux mommy 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Allergic reactions can happen that quickly; however, they also do not disappear that fast.
Usually, at 6-months, babies are already used to a regular yogurt, fruits, and vegetables since 3-months old and almost half-off the baby foods altogether. I think, if a baby had only been introduced to a baby yogurt at 6-months, vomiting and heaving would be a natural reaction.
2007-03-02 20:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by OC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, allergic reactions can be life threatening and can happen within seconds. My daughter had a candy from a box of chocolates and immediately developed hives on her neck and face and vomited. We gave her a benedryl and she recovered without seeing a doctor, but it was scary. We decided that she was allergic to pecans or some other nut and she has avoided them since. She has other allergies, too, and has severe reactions when she accidently ingests something she shouldn't. She is under the care of an Allergist. Your baby's doctor should be made aware of this and should make appropriate recommendations.
2007-03-02 07:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by grandma-g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An allergic reaction can definitely happen this quickly, infact some can happen within seconds.
Its important to identify the allergen (the thing causing the reaction), so I would recommend noting down all the ingredients which were present in that yogurt (some allergies have been documented to be caused by certain preservatives too) , and also consulting a pediatrician.
2007-03-02 04:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by spring 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your questin, YES an allergic reaction can be immediate depending on the situation. However, vomiting would not be the first sign in an immediate reaction. Red blotchiness, shortness of breath, and swelling of the tongue would more likely be immediate reactions.
Check your baby's pulse, if it is higher than normal (120-140), see a doctor.
2007-03-02 04:40:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
allergic reactions are terrifying, and sometimes fatal- mostly all of the time when allergic reactions occur, they happen just moments after taking or ingesting something. like vaccination allergic reactions, medicine-related and food reactions also can happen moments after taking the medicine. talk to your child's doctor about what happened after giving her the yogurt as soon as you can. take her to the doctor to see if she has a dairy allergy. this is important, because dairy allergies can become fatal. lay off any kind of yogurt or dairy products like that until the appointment, is my suggestion, just in case.
2007-03-02 07:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, alergic reactions can happen very quickly.
You have to get the baby to an allergist ASAP.
I could be a coincidence, but do you really want to take that chance? The next time could be fatal.
2007-03-02 08:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Moon Crystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is HIGHLY allergic to dairy. He vomits within minutes of one bite. Get her to an allergist. PRONTO
2007-03-02 05:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
allergic reactions always happen quickly
2007-03-02 04:37:41 · answer #8 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they can happen that quick and sometimes even quicker than that.
2007-03-02 04:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by mrs_pipesmoker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋