Recurrent Abdominal Pain: Recurrent Controversy

Abstract

We agree wholeheartedly with the comments made by Drs. Deamer and Sandberg1 referring to the article by Dr. Øster.2 Recurrent abdominal pain with and without chronic or intermittent diarrhea is a very common manifestation of intolerance to dietary proteins or "food allergy." In our experience, the most frequent offending proteins are milk proteins, soy proteins (various soy-protein formulas, also present in candy bars), and related leguminous proteins, as well as corn and the citrus family.