Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a condition which causes people to experience different allergies like symptoms, such as hives, rashes, dizziness and swelling. Some people may also experience trouble breathing.

When Mast Cells are unstable they release different kinds of chemicals that lead to symptoms in various parts of the body.

What are Mast cells?

Mast cells are one of our body cells that play an essential role in the allergic response.

Allergic symptoms are caused by the release of histamines and cytokines by the immune system. These chemicals trigger an inflammatory response to harmful substances, such as virus, allergens, toxins etc

Mast cells are usually found in connections between the body's mucous membranes and connective tissues. They release chemical signals that affect our immune system, inflammation, and hemostasis (control of bleeding)

What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a chronic disease of the immune system. General symptoms include an abnormal functioning of mast cells in our body. - Mast Cell Online Consultation New York

Mast cells can be unstable in certain situations, which can lead to an allergic reaction. This initial reaction could cause embarrassment in some cases, so it's best to act quickly when you notice the signs or symptoms associated with mast cell activation.

It can cause an increase of the IgE antibody, which could lead to life-threatening allergic reactions if untreated.

It is important to remember that mast cell disorder often leads to inflammation of many vital organs within the body, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys and skin. In some cases this can lead to sudden and unexpected deaths due to a severe immune response

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What are the symptoms of Mast Cell Disorder?

So you want to know if you have mast cell disorder?

A mast cell reaction causes the body to release chemicals that are not triggered by allergens. This leads to an allergic response that may occur on its own. 

Most allergy symptoms are going to occur throughout the body, but there are a few symptoms that can be considered more prominent. The following symptoms are a few of the most common allergic reactions due to Mast cell disorder

- If you have these symptoms, it could be a sign of a serious allergic reaction.

- Itchy or watery eyes

- breathing trouble, wheezing

- cramping and abdominal pain

- Diarrhoea

• Swelling on the tongue
• Hives , skin breakouts, eczematous rash
• Runny nose, sinus issues

Symptoms of Mast Cell Disorder-

• Feeling sick
• Brain fog
• Slow wound healing
• Dizziness
• Chronic pain
• Fatigue
• Food reactions

 

 

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Causes of Mast cell disorder

It's common for people to get mast cells, mostly brought about by how your genetics are activated after being exposed to substances in the environment.

Some common triggers include -

• Bacterial toxins from the gut
• Common allergy-causing foods
• Stress, trauma
• Exposure to toxins
• Certain drugs
• Viral, bacterial and parasitic infections

 

How do you diagnose Mast Cell Disease?

A functional medicine practitioner will start by listening to your problems and what might be triggering them. They will then need some blood & urine tests to find out the underlying cause

Functional Medicine Treatment for Mast Cell Activation

Mast cell activation syndrome is not curable, but it can be managed with medications. The problem is that conventional doctors don't understand how it works and only treat the side effects.

A functional medicine approach looks for a root cause.

Dr Gupta's approach to mast cell activation is a comprehensive protocol.

Being diagnosed with this often comes after comprehensive evaluations of one's life history and may include or order advanced lab testing to identify the root cause.

 

 

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When your health needs it, we take care of the details. The plan that's tailored to you is focused on muscle activation, as well as lifestyle factors like getting enough sleep and managing stress.  It's important to take the right type of supplements at the right time. For mast cell activation disorder, we recommend supplements that start off in a stepwise manner.

We will also address the 'root cause' of your condition and work to ensure that this isn't an issue in the future.

It's important to diagnose the mast cell activation disorder as early as possible. Early medical intervention can help avoid symptoms and keep you healthy

 

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