Infant Hospitalized in Life-Threatening Condition for Severe Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A 21-day-old infant was hospitalized in critical condition at Hadassah Ein Kerem due to severe dehydration and vomiting caused by a previously undiagnosed cow's milk protein allergy. Doctors identified the allergy after the infant lost over 20% of his body weight and developed metabolic acidosis. The infant was stabilized, switched to a special formula, and has since been released.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 21-day-old infant was hospitalized in life-threatening condition due to severe dehydration and vomiting.
- Doctors diagnosed a severe allergy to cow's milk protein as the cause of the infant's critical state.
- The infant lost over 20% of his body weight and suffered from severe metabolic acidosis.
- Dr. David Rechman, head of the emergency room, described the infant as being on the verge of collapse.
- The infant was treated with fluids, switched to a special formula, and has since been released.
A 21-day-old infant was rushed to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital's emergency room in a life-threatening condition due to severe dehydration, vomiting, and diarrhea. The infant's condition deteriorated rapidly, with doctors noting he was pale, lethargic, and on the verge of collapse.
Upon arrival, the infant was unresponsive and showing signs of severe distress. Medical tests revealed he had lost over 20% of his body weight and was suffering from severe metabolic acidosis, a condition where blood acidity rises dangerously high, often due to fluid and bicarbonate loss from vomiting and diarrhea.
Doctors identified a severe sensitivity to cow's milk protein as the cause of the infant's critical state. This allergy, previously unknown to his parents or medical staff, severely impacted his digestive system, preventing proper absorption of fluids and nutrients.
"He arrived without color in his face, ashen and without energy. It was clear he was in a serious condition," stated Dr. David Rechman, head of the emergency room. "The infant was rolling his eyes and was about to collapse at any moment. It was clear he was in mortal danger."
Following stabilization with intravenous fluids, the infant was given a special formula free of cow's milk protein. His parents received nutritional counseling. The infant was treated in the pediatric intensive care unit and has since been released. Dr. Rechman emphasized that the parents' prompt action in bringing the infant to the emergency room was crucial for saving his life.
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