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[Infant food allergy: digestive manifestations]
1Hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul-82, avenue Denfert-Rochereau-75014 Paris.
Allergie Et Immunologie
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Infant food allergies often present with varied digestive symptoms. Diagnosis involves allergy testing, IgE measurement, and dietary elimination to confirm reactions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Allergology
- Immunology
Context:
- Food allergies are common in infants, frequently manifesting with gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Symptoms are highly variable and often non-specific, appearing immediately or with delay.
Purpose:
- To outline the diagnostic approach for infant food allergies.
- To highlight the role of eosinophilia in the gastrointestinal tract.
Summary:
- Diagnosis involves skin tests (prick/patch), serum IgE measurement, and identifying eosinophils in digestive biopsies.
- An exclusion diet followed by food reintroduction is crucial for confirming the diagnosis.
Impact:
- Provides a clear diagnostic pathway for clinicians managing infant food allergies.
- Emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach for accurate diagnosis and management.