If you’re a parent in Australia or anywhere else in the world, you always want the best for your child – The best of education, friendships, and certainly the best of health. When your child begins to experience bloating, unusual skin issues, and low energy levels, you’re likely the first to notice, and it can be stressful if you don’t know what to do about it.
When a Child’s Symptoms Don’t Add Up
When you can visibly see your child uncomfortable and unable to enjoy daily activities, you might intuitively know something’s wrong. Scattered symptoms, low energy, but nothing direct or obviously related to their immediate surroundings. This can confuse some parents, or even worse, go completely unnoticed.
If you’re noticing several isolated symptoms that don’t seem to relate to one another, food sensitivity could be the issue here.
What Is An IgG Food Reaction?
Unlike allergies that are immediate, like with IgE, your child’s immune response to certain types of food can show up hours or even days later. This makes it even harder to identify and trace back to a singular source. This is what doctors call an IgG reaction, and it can be incredibly difficult to spot without structured testing.
Symptoms In Children That May Be Linked To Food Sensitivities
The symptoms and physical reactions to food sensitivity can differ from one person to the next. A parent can easily confuse them with other conditions that children typically experience in their younger years, making it easy for your child’s condition to go years untreated.
Some symptoms to look out for include:
- Recurring bloating, pain in the abdomen, and irregular bowel movements
- Issues with the skin, including eczema, rashes, or redness that just won’t go away
- Unexplained tiredness and low energy levels
- Frequent headaches
- Low concentration levels, or mood and behaviour changes
- Chronic ear infections or recurring stuffy nose
It’s important to remember that these symptoms could be completely unrelated to food sensitivity. However, if you have already ruled out other possibilities but the issues recur, IgG testing might be the most appropriate next step.
As a parent, it’s important not to panic and always consult with medical professionals before self-treating.
How IgG food sensitivity works
The first step to IgG food sensitivity is taking a blood test. After taking a blood sample, the body’s IgG antibody response is measured against many different foods.
With a simple blood sample, our team at ImuPro can test up to 270 different foods using a validated ELISA laboratory blood serum testing method. The blood sample can be collected in the comfort of your own home before it’s sent to a fully certified lab in Australia.
The results are returned to you within a few days, with scientifically accurate data and recommendations highly personalised to your child. The ImuPro team customises food recommendations based on these results, giving you a clear picture of what ‘safe foods’ look like. Furthermore, the ImuPro team is available to answer any questions that you might have, ensuring you receive personalised service from our in-house experts.
If you want to learn more about IgG food testing, you can contact our team directly – we’re happy to answer all your questions so you feel confident and secure during the entire process.
Is IgG testing suitable for children?
IgG food sensitivity testing may be considered for children experiencing ongoing symptoms where food sensitivities are suspected. While many families choose to order testing directly, we recommend discussing your child’s symptoms with a healthcare practitioner before making significant dietary changes, particularly in growing children.
The ImuPro report identifies foods according to the level of IgG antibodies detected and can be used as a guide for a structured elimination and reintroduction process. When interpreted alongside your child’s symptoms, health history, and diet, the results can help provide a clearer picture of potential food-related triggers. If you have questions about the testing process or your child’s results, our team is available to help.
What to do with the results
With ImuPro’s food sensitivity testing, you get a complete set of results based on food reactions. This helps parents make better decisions when it comes to meal preparation and monitoring their overall diet. If the report identifies a high reaction or sensitivity to specific ingredients, you can take the necessary steps to remove these foods from your child’s daily diet.
We highly recommend that you include your family GP or your child’s pediatrician in the process of evaluating the results to avoid imposing unnecessary food restrictions on your child.
Find a practitioner who can guide you
The team at ImuPro Australia is attentive to your every need and is happy to guide you through the entire process. This includes pointing you towards recommended practitioners in Australia who are familiar with the testing process and can recognise food intolerance symptoms in babies and children.
We always recommend that you engage a doctor to advise you appropriately, because after all your family’s good health is invaluable. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how ImuPro works and how you can benefit from it.
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Next stages
We understand that staying calm while your child experiences discomfort is very difficult for a caring & loving parent. If you’re reading this, rest assured that you’re already on your way to taking the right steps to protect your child’s health. Once you’ve consulted with a qualified medical professional, you can choose between the two primary test packages that we offer:
- ImuPro Complete 270: This package is ideal for those looking for a comprehensive IgG food sensitivity test in Australia
- Basic 90: This package is recommended to patients looking for a starter IgG food test in Australia
To get a comprehensive overview of how ImuPro can help ease your child’s discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you might have about the process.