Who has the milk allergy?
The milk allergy can affect people of all ages and ethnic groups. Most people develop a milk allergy as infants and their allergies will disappear as they grow. For some people allergic to milk and they will remain allergic to milk until they reach adulthood. Usually the milk allergy does not develop later.
How do I know if I am allergic to milk?
You health care provider can help you determine if you have allergies to milk and rule out other medical conditions such as lactose intolerance. Discovering whether you are truly allergic to certain food can be difficult. To make this task easier for you and you health care provider is a good idea to keep track of the following:
- What are your symptoms after eating or drinking foods that contain milk?
- How long you take to have symptoms?
- Do you have symptoms every time you consume any foods that contain milk?
- Do you have a relative who suffers from food allergies?
