So it turns out our little guy has a condition called FPIES (Food Protein Induced Entercolitis Syndrom). So far his triggers are Milk, Soy, and Rice. It is not a condition many are aware of so I'm doing my part to raise awareness. At the bottom of the page there are links for more information.
FPIES is a severe delayed food allergy of the gut, it is understood to be a T-cell mediated response, a Non-IgE Food Allergy, in which food is considered a foreign invader and the body “fights/attacks” it until it can violently expel it; although the exact mechanisms are still not well understood.
Symptoms include: profound vomiting (often to bile), diarrhea and/or constipation. These can lead to: lethargy, low body temp or fever, hypotension, and in severe cases, sepsis and shock. And still yet, many children also experience many discomforting symptoms while the body "fights" this reaction and these can include: extreme stomach pains, gas, runny stools with or without mucous or blood, persistent hiccups, acid reflux, rashes, sleep disturbance, and agitation.
To learn more: *The FPIES Foundation website
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