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Histamine intolerance
Histamine intolerance is a widespread phenomenon that can mimic allergy. It plays a role in many diverse conditions including IBS and inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), complications of pregnancy, drug hypersensitivity, and intestinal permeability (by means of which it contributes to autoimmunity). It can be objectively evaluated with serum DAO activity. HI can be ameliorated by supplementation with DAO. Practitioners need to be astute in its diagnosis and management.
Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms demand a look at the brain-gut axis
Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms demand a look at the brain-gut axis
Risk for high blood pressure, kidney and cardiovascular disease can persist long after E. coli gastroenteritis
Risk for high blood pressure, kidney and cardiovascular disease can persist long after E. coli gastroenteritis