What are some symptoms of milk allergies in 4 year olds?

Question

My 4 year old grandson is going to be tested for ADD on the 21st of June. My grandson and his dad (which is our son) live with us. I have been trying to pay close attention to what he eats and what might "trigger" some of his behavior. I have noted that he wakes up quite happy, but after the first glass of milk, his behavior gets quite aggressive and erratic. This is not every time, but most of the time. He does not complain of his tummy hurting or any other physical pain, so I'm sort of at a loss. Just wondering if this might be a milk allergy or if anyone has advice. Thanks!!

Answer 1

If your grandson is diagnosed with ADD, you can help him by avoiding the foods and substances (in foods) that may trigger unwanted behavior.
You can figure out these "trigger foods" through a trial elimination diet. Ask the doctor to recommend you to a nutritionist who can guide you about these foods.
There's been some research that show children with ADHD most commonly had allergic reactions to milk and milk products (cheese, yogurt, etc), corn, wheat, soy, and eggs.

Answer 2

If he were lactose intolerant (allergic to the lactose sugar in milk) he would get gassy and have a stomach ache an hour or so after drinking it.

There are lots of other ways to be "allergic" to milk, however Milk will make respiratory symptoms worse in some kids who already have asthma or other allergies. A very, very few kids are truly allergic to milk proteins - this can result in a serious anaphylactic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing) and is a medical emergency.

It's good that you're keeping track of his diet. Remember that food effects can take hours to show up. If you can afford it, an allergy skin test and some other tests like glucose tolerance and tidal volume may also help you find some problems. (He won't like the tests, but find an allergist who knows how to deal with kids and he'll get through it ok).

Answer 3

Ive never known a child with ADD where the behavior couldnt be traced back to their diet, and training.

Anything that comes in plastic or in a box, dont eat it. The act of processing food for dry packaging breaks it down into simple carbs. These are like sugar in our bodies. Plus the additives and preservatives are not readily metabolized in the bodies of many people, so they build up and act like stimulants.

This includes cracke snacks, mac and cheese mixes, breads made from bleached wheat, that sort of thing. Even some lunch meats and hot dogs can trigger it. Fake cheese, that sort of thing.

It doesnt sound like a milk allergy at all.

I'd look at his relationship with his father, ive also never known a learning disabled, ADD, or ADHD child who had a proper relationship with its father. Generally there is no correction from the parent, or too much, or its delt out incorrectly.

I know it sounds asinine, but this is nearly 14 years of experience.

Answer 4

This might be diet-related, but it doesn't sound like milk is the culprit. It sounds behavioural. If your grandson had a milk allergy, or even an intolerance, you would definitely know. He would have diarrhea, stomach cramps and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Answer 5

basically so which you (and others) comprehend...almost no person is somewhat "Allergic" to take advantage of. What maximum folk call a Milk hypersensitivity (except it somewhat is somewhat clinically determined by potential of an allergist) is in many circumstances lactose intolerance. this means that the guy's physique does not produce the properly suited quantities of LACTASE and GALACTASE to real metabolize lactose and galactose (the two sugars that for sure happen in milk). many times, they could take exhilaration in yogurt with the aid of fact the potential of starting to be the yogurt breaks down the lactose and galactose. Now, approximately your infant, particularly....take him to the pediatrician. Ask your wellness care expert approximately your newborn particularly. it fairly is the perfect suggestion you will get here in any respect.