What Is Mastocytosis?
8. Diet and Activity
Some doctors may advise patients with cutaneous mastocytosis to avoid foods and beverages that can trigger the release of mast cell mediators such as spicy foods, hot beverages, crawfish, lobster, salicylates, alcohol, and cheese.
Although there is some evidence that has shown alcohol can be a trigger, the other foods causing a reaction remain hypothetical and require further research. Activity-wise, patients with mastocytosis should avoid physical stimuli such as physical exertion, extreme temperatures, emotional stress, bacterial toxins, and insect bites to which the individual is allergic to as the condition can be worsened by rubbing and scratching of the cutaneous lesions.
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