Hypersensitivity Disorders – Allergies

Hypersensitivity disorders are a group of conditions that result from an overreaction of the body to normally harmless stimuli. The most common hypersensitivity disorder is hay fever, which is caused by the immune system reacting to pollen.

Other hypersensitivity disorders include asthma, food allergies, and dermatitis. Each hypersensitivity disorder is characterized by a specific set of symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening.

There are four main types of hypersensitivity disorders:

• food allergies,
• environmental allergies,
• chemical sensitivities, and
• medical misdiagnoses.

Food allergies are caused by the immune system reacting to certain foods as if they were harmful. This reaction can cause symptoms including hives, a runny nose and/or sneezing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps.

Environmental allergies are caused by reactions to certain substances in the air, water, or soil. These reactions can lead to a wide range of symptoms including itching, hives, asthma-like breathing problems and pain, swelling in the throat, nose or eyes.

Chemical sensitivities are caused by the immune system reacting to certain materials in the environment as if they were harmful. These reactions can cause a wide range of symptoms including skin rashes, hives, asthma-like breathing problems and pain, swelling in the throat, nose or eyes.

Environmental allergies are caused by an abnormal immune response to a substance. These reactions can cause a wide range of symptoms including itching, hives, asthma-like breathing problems and pain, swelling in the throat, nose or eyes.

There is a growing demand for naturopathic treatment as people increasingly turn to natural remedies and complementary therapies in lieu of conventional treatments. Naturopathic doctors who specialize in treating hypersensitivity disorders are well equipped to treat allergies, food chemical sensitivity, and anaphylaxis.

These conditions can be extremely debilitating and difficult to manage, but with the help of a naturopathic doctor, patients can get back to their lives and feel better overall. A naturopathic doctor will thoroughly evaluate a patient’s allergies and hypersensitivity reactions, and then recommend the most effective treatment for each individual.

First, it is important to determine if the allergy or hypersensitivity reaction is due to a food chemical, drug or other environmental toxin. Treatments often include detoxification and dietary recommendations.

Other treatment options may include allergy shots, immunotherapy, and H1 receptor blockers. Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to medicine that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. In addition to food-related allergies, there are a number of other common medical conditions that naturopathic physicians treat.

Naturopathic physicians at Naturopath Osteopath Clinic have extensive training in nutrition, herbal medicine, botanical medicine, natural products, and homeopathy. They also have an advanced understanding of immunology and allergy as well as the digestive system.