Allergic colitis history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qasim Salau, M.B.B.S., FMCPaed [2]
Overview
History and Symptoms
Obtaining a detailed history is important in making diagnosis of allergic colitis. Complete history will help determine the cause and possible risk factors associated with the disease.
History
Specific history to ask include:
- When the symptoms started
- Type of food ingested
- Detailed description of the symptoms, such as stool pattern, number of times and presence or absence of blood in the stool; and vomiting
- Is the child thriving or ill looking
- Presence of abdominal pain
Type of Allergic colitis | History and Symptoms |
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Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis[1][2] |
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Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome |
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References
- ↑ Hwang JB, Hong J (2013). "Food protein-induced proctocolitis: Is this allergic disorder a reality or a phantom in neonates?". Korean J Pediatr. 56 (12): 514–8. doi:10.3345/kjp.2013.56.12.514. PMC 3885785. PMID 24416045.
- ↑ Pumberger W, Pomberger G, Geissler W (2001). "Proctocolitis in breast fed infants: a contribution to differential diagnosis of haematochezia in early childhood". Postgrad Med J. 77 (906): 252–4. PMC 1741985. PMID 11264489.