how do they diagnose CMPA in the UK in babies?
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We went to the go and was told to cut out dairy for 2 weeks to see if the symptoms improve and then reintroduce it after 2 weeks to see if the symptoms returned. For us the did return and that was it basically confirmed/diagnosed and then we were then referred to a paediatric dietitian. Idk if different doctors have different ways of doing things
My midwife watched me feed and what my baby was doing and she had an instinct it was ĆMA. We switched her to a special formula and she stopped all symptoms which was a confirmation xx
The GP’s follow a pathway to help diagnose CMPA. When breastfeeding the only way to see is by excluding dairy and then reintroducing to see if it was actually the issue. https://www.hwehealthiertogether.nhs.uk/application/files/9516/1373/8893/Cows_Milk_Protein_Allergy_Guidance.pdf
No test for babies, they tell you to cut out dairy or for baby to go on prescribed formula and after 6 weeks try the cows milk again, if the symptoms reappear then it’s an allergy
It depends if it’s non ige mediated or ige mediated. Non ige mediated symptoms are slow to appear and ige is more immediate. If you suspect ige mediated cmpa then they can do testing for it. If it’s non ige then it’s about cutting it out and seeing what happens. Here is a link that might help https://www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/allergy-in-childhood/cows-milk-allergy/