What is food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome?
Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a type of allergic reaction within the gastrointestinal tract. Certain triggers may be related to milk or soy products, but any food can cause an allergic reaction. Reactions usually occurs a couple of hours after ingestion of allergen.
How do members experience food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome*
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Top treatments taken by people for food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome*
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Who has food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | |
| Female | 8 |
Talk to people with food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome
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