Welcome to the Allergic Proctocolitis website!

Sometimes known as Milk/Soy Protein Intolerance or milk protein hypersensitivity, Allergic Proctocolitis is a gastrointestinal allergy that causes bloody stools and fussiness in infants.  This site was designed to provide information on Allergic Proctocolitis to families, physicians, dietitians, and lactation consultants.

The site offers:

• Up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment culled from the latest scientific literature.
• Detailed information on following dairy and soy elimination diets.
• Answers to frequently asked questions.
• Links to sites offering more information on:
  • Recipes,
  • Specialty Foods,
  • Dining Out,
  • How to find a Registered Dietitian,
  • How to find a Lactation Consultant,
  • On-line support and discussion groups, and
  • Food Allergies
• Free printable handouts (PDFs) on:
  • Allergic Proctocolitis,
  • The Dairy Elimination Diet,
  • The Soy Elimination Diet, and
  • Meal Ideas for Dairy- and Soy-Free Eating.
• A guestbook section for posting and reading comments and advice.

The Allergic Proctocolitis website was developed by a Registered Dietitian and a family physician specializing in breastfeeding medicine.