Mast cells are tissue cells that are present in almost all organs. Mast Cells produce and release several products. Heparin, serotonin, and histamine are some of the products. Mast cell disease also called Mastocytosis is a condition where there is an increased number of mast cells in various organs. This is an increase of mast cells in the skin.
Symptoms can vary in patients.
Symptoms can include, flushing, itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, chest pain, hypotension, hypertension, syncope, tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, Paresthesias, shortness of breath, feeling extremely hot, fatigue, headaches, depression, memory problems, irritability, and drug reactions. Chemotherapy appropriate for the aggressive or malignant forms of Mastocytosis. Mastocytosis is a rare disease that many health care professionals are unfamiliar with. It is essential that the patient or someone close to the patient educate themselves. The best place to do that is at the medical library of a hospital.