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Leaky Gut In A 4 Year Old?


CeliacMommaX2

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Is it possible that a young child could have issues with "leaky gut"?  Or is this something that happens after years of being undiagnosed?

 

My 4 year old (and possibly my 3 year old) was just diagnosed and I'm trying to figure out how I would know if other foods are a problem.  Should I automatically put her on an "elimination diet"?

 

Thank you!


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Keeping a food diary is a good idea to help identify intolerances. The most common intolerance for those with celiac disease is lactose. Villi tips are damaged. That is where the enzymes are released to help digest lactose (milk sugar). I would take milk out of their diet (in any form) and then rintroduce just hard cheeses or yogurt as these have been fermented and much of the lactose has ben "eaten up" by good bacteria in a few months (longer for old folks).

Some people have developed allergies to milk casein and it affects them (asthma, eczema, nasal congestion). Avoidance is best! Others have corn, egg, nuts, ......the list is endless and everyone is different. Hence, the food journal.

Luckily, kids tend to heal fast. Bhangra in there, Mom!

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