Carcinoid Syndrome

Symptoms The main symptoms are diarrhea with watery stools, cramps in the lower abdomen, and flushing, which is seizure-like severe facial redness or purplishness, although the neck or legs may also be affected. The untreated or undiagnosed disease can lead to valvular heart defect, telangiectasias, and pellagra (vitamin B2 deficiency). Causes Carcinoid syndrome is based … Carcinoid Syndrome

Gustatory Rhinitis (Runny Nose During Eating)

Symptoms Watery runny nose (rhinorrhea) occurs in association with eating. There is usually no itching, sneezing, eye involvement, or stuffy nose as in allergic rhinitis, for example, hay fever. Runny nose while eating is bothersome and a psychosocial problem. Causes Stimulation of muscarinic receptors (parasympathetic nervous system). Post-traumatic or after surgery Idiopathic Histamine intolerance Trigger … Gustatory Rhinitis (Runny Nose During Eating)

Headache

Causes and classification 1. primary, idiopathic headache without underlying disease: Tension headache Migraine Cluster headache Mixed and other, rarer primary forms. 2. secondary headache: the causes of secondary headache as a result of a disease, a particular condition or substances are numerous: head or cervical trauma: Posttraumatic headache Cervical spine acceleration trauma Vascular disorders of … Headache

Antihistamines for Allergies

Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies

Broccoli: Intolerance & Allergy

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck) is a vegetable plant of the cruciferous family. Related to cauliflower, it is rich in minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals. This is what you should know about broccoli Like all members of the cabbage family, broccoli is descended from wild cabbage. The first broccoli plants probably originated in Asia Minor. … Broccoli: Intolerance & Allergy

Clementine: Intolerance & Allergy

The clementine is a relatively small, cold-tolerant, citrus fruit with a sweet, aromatic flavor and only low acidity. Unlike the similar-looking tangerines, clementines are nearly seedless, and they can be stored for up to 2 months without drying out. Clementines are rich in phytochemicals such as vitamin C, some B vitamins, and minerals, and their … Clementine: Intolerance & Allergy

Goat Milk: Intolerance & Allergy

In folk medicine, goat’s milk is said to have great healing properties. As a particularly salutary food it was already praised by Paracelsus and in ancient times the healing effects were equally already known. Hippocrates recommended it for promoting concentration, strengthening the nerves and the body’s immune defenses. Paracelsus used it against lung diseases and … Goat Milk: Intolerance & Allergy

Food Intolerance

Symptoms After eating the triggering food, digestive disturbances usually develop within hours. These include: Flatulence, bloating Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps Diarrhea Stomach burns Depending on the trigger, pseudoallergic reactions such as a hives, rhinitis and respiratory disorders may also occur. According to the literature, up to 20% of the population is affected. The disorders typically … Food Intolerance

Butter: Intolerance & Allergy

Butter has been made from milk for human consumption for many millennia. The most common is butter made from cow’s milk. However, the edible fat can also be made from the milk of other animals, such as sheep or goats. The following information mainly refers to butter made from cow’s milk. Here’s what you should … Butter: Intolerance & Allergy

Fermented Food

Products Fermented foods are available in grocery stores and are also homemade. Structure and properties Fermented foods are foods that have been subjected to fermentation, which is a microbiological breakdown of ingredients by living bacteria or fungi. Well-known examples of such microorganisms are lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria), yeast fungi such as and molds such as … Fermented Food

Histamine Neurotransmitter

Structure and properties Histamine (C5H10N3, Mr = 111.15 g/mol) is a biogenic amine (decarboxylated histidine). It is formed by L-histidine decarboxylase and plays a central role as a mediator in allergic reactions and in the immune system. It is found in mast cells, basophils, platelets and some neurons, where it is stored in vesicles and … Histamine Neurotransmitter