What Are Mast Cells: Simplified 🤨👌🏻

Dr. Theoharis Theoharides discusses the complex role of mast cells in the human body and the challenges of diagnosing Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). He explains that mast cells, which are abundant throughout the body, play a critical role in sensing environmental changes and initiating immune responses. Located near blood vessels and present in various tissues such as the skin, gut, and even the brain, mast cells degranulate upon activation, releasing substances like histamine that lead to symptoms. This podcast aims to demystify mast cells by explaining their functions and the difficulties in achieving an accurate MCAS diagnosis.