Algorithms for managing infant constipation, colic, regurgitation and cow's milk allergy in formula-fed infants

Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation, regurgitation and infant colic, occur in about half of infants. These symptoms are often functional, but they may also be caused by cow's milk protein allergy. We developed three algorithms for formula‐fed infants, which are consensus rather than...

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Published in:Acta Paediatrica 2015-05, Vol.104 (5), p.449-457
Main Authors: Vandenplas, Y, Alarcon, P, Alliet, P, De Greef, E, De Ronne, N, Hoffman, I, Van Winckel, M, Hauser, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Babies
Baby foods
Bottle Feeding - adverse effects
Colic
Colic - therapy
Constipation
Constipation - therapy
Cow's milk protein allergy
Humans
Infant
Infant Formula
Infant, Newborn
Milk
Milk Hypersensitivity - therapy
Regurgitation
Vomiting - therapy
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Summary:Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation, regurgitation and infant colic, occur in about half of infants. These symptoms are often functional, but they may also be caused by cow's milk protein allergy. We developed three algorithms for formula‐fed infants, which are consensus rather than evidence‐based due to the limited research available in the existing literature. Conclusion We believe that these algorithms will help primary healthcare practitioners to recognise and manage these frequent gastrointestinal manifestations in infants.
ISSN:0803-5253
1651-2227
DOI:10.1111/apa.12962