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What Causes Allergy To Milk Products?

Hi I am an occupational therapist and one of my clients (1 year old) recently in January had her adenoids removed. Since her surgery, she has developed what seems to be an allergy to milk products causing breaking out of her feet and lower legs every time she drinks milk or eats anything with milk in it. It goes away. She was drinking milk and eating other dairy products before surgery without any breaking out. Could this be a result from the surgery?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Adenoids are part of the immune system and it is possible that there was some change in the immune response as a result of the surgery though it should not be to this extent.

It is also possible that she is now showing her intolerance for these products. In some persons, initial use of certain foods and drinks do not cause a reaction but with continued use the body builds up allergic response to these same foods.

This can even happen in adults, they start showing allergic reaction to foods that they have used for years.

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What Causes Allergy To Milk Products?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Adenoids are part of the immune system and it is possible that there was some change in the immune response as a result of the surgery though it should not be to this extent. It is also possible that she is now showing her intolerance for these products. In some persons, initial use of certain foods and drinks do not cause a reaction but with continued use the body builds up allergic response to these same foods. This can even happen in adults, they start showing allergic reaction to foods that they have used for years. I hope this helps