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Can Dairy Products Cause Eczema And Constipation In An Infant?

My 6month old exclusively breastfed baby has unusual eczema/rash, constipation a foul smell when she does use the bathroom, a foul smell gas, she's had several ear infections and even more colds, ive noticed when I eat food with dairy in them her "eczema" gets worse. Doctor said (without any testing) its not CMPA thats its a fluoride issue
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Eczema in an infant involves the face, trunk, and outer surface of the limbs. It is very itchy. There is a relapsing course. And there is a family history of (an allergic disease)eczema, asthma, or hay fever. What is it about your infant's eczema/rash that is "unusual"? Your daughter may have constipation because breast milk is so well absorbed by her gut that there may not be enough residue for her to poop frequently. Some experts feel that it would be good for MOTHER to substitute soy for dairy in her diet and for her to eat prunes daily as remedy for baby's constipation as well as clearing eczema by avoiding dairy in mother's diet. Is your infant gaining weight normally? I wish I could learn more about her, "several ear infections and even more colds." Not for you to worry but just so you can be aware, if an infant has more than four ear infections in a year, that could be a sign of an immunodeficiency(weak immune system).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can Dairy Products Cause Eczema And Constipation In An Infant?

Hi, Eczema in an infant involves the face, trunk, and outer surface of the limbs. It is very itchy. There is a relapsing course. And there is a family history of (an allergic disease)eczema, asthma, or hay fever. What is it about your infant s eczema/rash that is unusual ? Your daughter may have constipation because breast milk is so well absorbed by her gut that there may not be enough residue for her to poop frequently. Some experts feel that it would be good for MOTHER to substitute soy for dairy in her diet and for her to eat prunes daily as remedy for baby s constipation as well as clearing eczema by avoiding dairy in mother s diet. Is your infant gaining weight normally? I wish I could learn more about her, several ear infections and even more colds. Not for you to worry but just so you can be aware, if an infant has more than four ear infections in a year, that could be a sign of an immunodeficiency(weak immune system). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.