Mast cell activation syndrome is one type of mast cell activation disorder. It is an immunological condition in which mast cells, a type of white blood cell, inappropriately and excessively release chemical mediators such as histamine, resulting in a range of chronic symptoms that can include anaphylaxis or near-anaphylaxis attacks. Its primary symptoms span cardiovascular, dermatological, gastrointestinal, neurological, and respiratory problems.
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Body SystemLymphatic or Immune System 1 ICD-10 ChapterIII: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route First Described Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
2. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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