Histamine, Plasma Quest

Hives: Elevated histamine can trigger the release of chemicals causing itchy welts on the skin.
Itching: Histamine is a key chemical involved in causing the sensation of itchiness in the skin.
Runny nose: Histamine causes inflammation and increased mucus production in the nasal passages.
Sneezing: Histamine irritates the nasal lining, triggering sneezing reflexes.
Swelling: Histamine increases blood vessel permeability, leading to fluid leakage and swelling in tissues.
Watery eyes: Histamine stimulates glands in the eyes to produce more tears, causing watery eyes.

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Histamine is a mediator of the allergic response. Histamine release causes itching, flushing, hives, vomiting, syncope, and even shock. In addition, some patients with gastric carcinoids may exhibit high concentrations of histamine.

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Why To Buy	This test measures histamine levels in your blood, which can help identify if your symptoms are caused by allergic reactions or other conditions involving histamine release. Finding the cause(s) of: Hives: Elevated histamine can trigger the release of chemicals causing itchy welts on the skin. Itching: Histamine is a key chemical involved in causing the sensation of itchiness in the skin. Runny nose: Histamine causes inflammation and increased mucus production in the nasal passages. Sneezing: Histamine irritates the nasal lining, triggering sneezing reflexes. Swelling: Histamine increases blood vessel permeability, leading to fluid leakage and swelling in tissues. Watery eyes: Histamine stimulates glands in the eyes to produce more tears, causing watery eyes.
Symptoms	Hives, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling, Watery eyes