DISEASES OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF FOOD ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN OF EARLY AND PRESCHOOL AGE

Abstract

This article discusses food allergies in children of younger age groups. Food allergy is present in the majority (70% and above) of children of younger age groups. It largely determines the background against which functional disorders and organic diseases of the digestive system are formed. The presence of food sensitization in a child with a gastroenterological disease can be masked by the symptoms of the latter, which makes treatment and preventive measures in the patient less effective.