How to Know If a Child Is Allergic to Gluten or Casein

Casein and gluten proteins can cause severe allergic reactions in both children and adults. While most symptoms are minor, some can be dangerous to your child's health. Casein is a protein that is found in most milk products, and gluten is found in most grains, breads and cereals. Always be alert to any unusual reaction your child has from a food item and do not let it go untreated.

Instructions

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  Bring your child to a pediatrician for an allergy test. Your child's pediatrician will be able to go over any symptoms and run various tests to conclude if there is a reaction to either or both of the proteins.

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  Make a food diary and log any symptoms when your child eats products that contain either casein or gluten. A few symptoms from gluten might include diarrhea, heartburn, sleeplessness, rapid weight gain or rapid weight loss, migraines, joint pains or acne. A few symptoms for casein are skin rashes, stomach pains, hives, rapid weight loss, a sudden loss of consciousness or abdominal pains.

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  Remove items that contain gluten and casein proteins from your child's diet. Log the differences in your child's condition and mood once he eats a gluten- and casein-free diet. For best results, feed your child a gluten- and casein-free diet for at least two weeks.

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  Be aware of any specific reactions your child might have to products that contain casein or gluten. Learning about the variety of symptoms both proteins might have on the human body is the best way to stay on top of a possible reaction.