Category: Gastrointentestinal

Dr. Castells, Gastrointentestinal, Nutrition

Dr. Castells’ thought on food activating mast cells

I found this question on the World Allergy Organization website, where it appears doctors can ask questions of other doctors. http://www.worldallergy.org/ask-the-expert/questions/mast-cell-activation Here’s a question I was wondering about, myself: Does mast cell activation and release occur in non-atopic food intolerance? What is the evidence, for and against? By Dr Mariana Castells There is indirect evidence through the measurement of mast cell mediators that GI mast … Continue reading Dr. Castells’ thought on food activating mast cells

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Case Studies, Dr. Hamilton, Gastrointentestinal, Research

Case study from Brigham and Women’s: successful treatment of female patient with MCAS/GI symptoms

This article explains a bit about their work at the hospital in general.  An interesting tidbit: “Dr. Hamilton is exploring novel treatments for mast cell patients with persistent or refractory symptoms. The primary treatment for the symptoms of mast cell activation remains the blockade of the mast cell mediators with antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and prostaglandin and leukotriene inhibitors The regimen is maximized to therapeutic … Continue reading Case study from Brigham and Women’s: successful treatment of female patient with MCAS/GI symptoms

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