Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a rare non-IgE allergy which affects the gastrointestinal system.  FPIES (pronounced “F” and “PIES” as in apple pies) is a potentially fatal condition and it can present at any age in a baby or toddler. It is triggered by an allergic reaction to a particular food protein. Symptoms usually occur 2 hours after ingestion of a trigger food and they include; Severe, repetitive vomiting, delayed diarrhoea, pale/blue complexion, lethargy, dehydration, low blood pressure and body temperature and raised white blood cells in the body.

Because these symptoms mimic a severe gastrointestinal bug or intussusception of the gut, this condition can be commonly misdiagnosed and left untreated until the offending food is eaten again and the same symptoms re-occur.

The most common foods associated with FPIES are: cows milk, soya, oats and rice. But any food at all can trigger an acute FPIES attack.

For more information of FPIES, help and support of this condition, log onto www.fpiesuk.org