Most abdominal pain in children is not serious and will get better without treatment. It may not have a physical cause but be linked to anxiety or stress.
Abdominal/Tummy Pain
Abdominal/Tummy Pain & CMPA
Why does my baby have abdominal pain?
It is sometimes difficult to find the cause for abdominal pain in babies and children. Common causes of abdominal pain in children include wind, constipation and gastroenteritis (or inflammation of the digestive system) and possibly allergies such as CMPA.
Could it be Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?
Frequent abdominal pain and cramping after feeding can be associated with some forms of CMPA. However, babies with CMPA usually experience more than just one symptom and these symptoms can be very different from one baby to the next. Therefore it is always best to discuss it with your baby’s healthcare provider. They will look at the symptoms in detail and often use a symptom scoring system to decide if it is related to CMPA.
What to Do Next?
If you are worried that your baby has symptoms related to cow's milk, you should seek advice from your healthcare provider. Whilst you are preparing to visit your healthcare provider, it can be a good idea to record your baby's symptoms over a few days before the visit.
PREPARE
FOR THE VISIT
Understand more about the steps towards
a possible diagnosis of CMPA
Overview of Symptoms
DIGESTIVE
Up to 34% of infants with CMPA have digestive symptoms
RESPIRATORY
Up to 30% of infants with CMPA have respiratory symptoms
ANAPHYLAXIS
Anaphylactic shock is a severe, immediate, allergic reaction, which can affect many parts of the body
SKIN
Up to 75% of infants with CMPA can have skin-related symptoms
GENERAL SYMPTOMS
