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Signs of Mastocytosis

Symptoms of Mastocytosis

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Mastocytosis may include:

• Itching
• Bone pain
• Muscle pain
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach ulcers
• Diarrhea
• more symptoms...»

List of 30 Mastocytosis Symptoms

Note that Mastocytosis symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Mastocytosis signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Mastocytosis:

Chemicals released by mast cells cause changes in the immune system leading to typical allergy symptoms such as itching, abdominal cramping, and even anaphylaxis (dangerously low blood pressure).

When too many mast cells exist in a person's body, the additional chemicals can cause

• Bone or muscle pain
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach ulcers
• Diarrhea
• Skin lesions
• Episodes of very low blood pressure and faintness
• Shock

(Source: excerpt from Mastocytosis, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

More Symptoms of Mastocytosis:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Mastocytosis article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

• Complications of Mastocytosis
• Hidden causes of Mastocytosis
• Associated conditions for Mastocytosis
• Risk factors for Mastocytosis
• Related symptoms

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What are the signs of Mastocytosis?

The phrase "signs of Mastocytosis" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Mastocytosis that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Mastocytosis" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Mastocytosis.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Mastocytosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Mastocytosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Mastocytosis signs or Mastocytosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Mastocytosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Mastocytosis symptoms.

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