An allergy to the sweet - that's an ailment that does not pass almost every child. It usually occurs after the child consumes various "yummies": cakes, sweets, cakes, etc. Many believe that the main culprit of the allergic reaction is sugar, which is part of the sweet foods. But this is not entirely true: the sugar itself does not cause allergies, it rather serves as its catalyst, strengthening the body's response to the allergen protein. That is why, allergies can cause not only unconditionally harmful cakes and sweets, but also fruits rich in sucrose. How is the allergy to the sweet and the methods of dealing with it manifested itself and will be discussed in our article.
What does the allergy look like?
Allergy to sweet can be suspected by the following signs:
- the appearance of skin itch in the area of the feet, hands, face and neck;
- the presence of rashes on the body, most often in the buttocks, abdomen, and neck;
- redness of the skin in the cheek;
- the appearance of dry skin on the legs, hands and neck;
- in especially severe cases, anaphylactic shock manifests, Quincke's edema , asphyxiation.
Allergy to sweetness of the baby
Speaking about the allergy to sweet in the baby, most often mean allergy to lactose. In essence, this is the absence in the body of the child of the required number of enzymes that allow splitting lactose - milk sugar. The result of a lack of such enzymes is irritation of the intestinal mucosa, diarrhea, bloating and increased gas formation that occurs about 30-40 minutes after eating.
An allergy to sweetness in a child: what to do?
If the mother noticed that the child was sprinkled after eating the "yummy", then, first of all, it is necessary to reduce the consumption of sweets to a minimum. Do not self-medicate, only a qualified doctor will be able to determine what to treat the allergy to the sweet in each case.