Video of Interest: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

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Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important video:

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Made Simple” by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, a board-certified in Internal Medicine and founder of OC Integrative Medicine in Orange County, California.

“In this video [Dr. Nambudripad] explains Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, also known as MCAS. Learn why MCAS causes a myriad of symptoms and chronic multi-system inflammation. What triggers mast cells to go awry causing MCAS? Why is MCAS an elusive diagnosis? How can you make a diagnosis of MCAS? Learn about the gastrointestinal manifestations of MCAS and the relationship to SIBO, Leaky Gut, and Dysbiosis. What’s the difference between MCAS and Histamine Intolerance? How do you treat MCAS?”

This issue is important for people who suffer from chemical intolerance (CI), said Dr. Claudia Miller, allergist/immunologist, professor emeritus, and leader of the TILT Program at UT Health San Antonio.

How can you find out if you have chemical intolerance?

Answer these three questions from the TILT Program on Chemical Intolerance:

  1. Do you feel sick when you are exposed to tobacco smoke, certain fragrances, nail polish/remover, engine exhaust, gasoline, air fresheners, pesticides, paint/thinner, fresh tar/asphalt, cleaning supplies, new carpet or furnishings? By sick, we mean: headache, difficulty thinking, difficulty breathing, weakness, dizziness, upset stomach, etc.
  2. Are you unable to tolerate or do you have adverse or allergic reactions to any drugs or medications (such as antibiotics, anesthetics, pain relievers, X-ray contrast dye, vaccines or birth control pills), or to an implant, prosthesis, contraceptive chemical or device, or other medical/surgical/dental material or procedure?
  3. Are you unable to tolerate or do you have adverse reactions to any foods such as dairy products, wheat, corn, eggs, caffeine, alcoholic beverages, or food additives (e.g., MSG, food dye)?

If you answer YES to any question, take the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI) and share the results with your doctor!

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