Healthcare professionals resources
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome - A Physicians Guide
This guide provides an overview of the Symptoms, Diagnostic Criteria, Comorbidities and Management and Treatment of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.
MCAS Life Experiences Survey Results
Unravelling the Challenges of MCAS Diagnosis and Management: Insights from a UK Patient Survey
MCAS information for PIP assessors
This resource provides assessors with an overview of MCAS, how it affects daily living, and the support individuals may need, helping ensure assessments are safe, fair and based on an understanding of the condition’s fluctuating nature.
A Quick Guide to MCAS
A handy 2 page Quick Guide to MCAS. An easy to read and understand overview of mast cells, MCAS symptoms, triggers, management, treatment and the histamine bucket theory.
Supporting someone with MCAS as a Dietitian
Supporting Someone with MCAS as a Dietitian is a practical resource designed to help dietitians understand and support people living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. It offers guidance on the unique challenges that MCAS presents, particularly around food, nutrition, and symptom management.
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome - A Primary Care Guide
A primary care guide to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. It outlines common triggers, diagnostic criteria, and key symptom patterns affecting various body systems, helping clinicians recognise and differentiate MCAS from other conditions.
MCAS Testing for Healthcare Professionals
This leaflet details some of the tests used to diagnose MCAS, how to order and handle a sample and how to read the results.
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