Main cause is due to an over abundance of mast cells in the body which can occur to adults and children. This disease was first described in 1869 and later reported in scientific literature in 1949.
Symptoms
flushing, cramping, itching, shock and in severe cases muscular pain, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, ulcers and hypotension.
Treatment Methods
Antihistamines
Epinephrine
Cromolyn Sodium
Steroids
More information:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/14/vietnamese-woman-ages-50-years_n_1011181.html
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/mastocytosis/Pages/Default.aspx
http://tmsforac.ipower.com/dev/temp/
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/immune_disorders/allergic_reactions/mastocytosis.html
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/mastocytosis/hic_mastocytosis.aspx
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