How to identify the root for histamine - #11572
I am a ibs patient since 2 years and from 4 month smellyand silent farts increaseday by day andnow from 2-3 monthi got allergy from bananawhen i consult to ent they saidIam histamine introlence so could you tell me the root cause
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Your IBS likely disturbed gut bacteria and reduced DAO activity, leading to histamine intolerance and excessive smelly gas. The root cause is gut dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bacteria) with possible DAO deficiency. Correcting gut health with diet, probiotics, and possibly DAO support can improve both IBS and histamine intolerance.
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Hello Gajendra.
1.Histamine intolerance is not usually due to excess histamine production but because your body cannot break it down properly.
2.The main reason is reduced activity of an enzyme called diamine oxidase DAO in the intestine which normally helps digest histamine from foods.
3.In irritable bowel syndrome IBS the gut lining often becomes sensitive and inflamed. This can reduce DAO activity and make histamine reactions stronger.
4.Certain foods like banana cheese tomatoes and fermented products naturally contain histamine or trigger its release which explains why your symptoms increase.
5.Gut imbalance bacterial overgrowth stress and poor diet can also worsen histamine intolerance.
* Foods to avoid
Bananas, tomatoes, spinach, avocados.
Fermented foods like pickles, vinegar, soy sauce, sauerkraut, curd.
Aged cheese, processed meat, fish that is not fresh.
Alcohol, especially wine and beer.
Packaged or leftover food kept for long time.
* Foods usually safe
Freshly cooked chicken, lamb, turkey.
Fresh vegetables like carrots, beans, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, cucumber.
Fresh fruits like apples, pears, watermelon, papaya.
Rice, oats, millets.
Herbal teas and plenty of water.
* Tips
Always eat fresh home cooked food.
Avoid long storage and reheating.
Keep a food diary to note which items trigger bloating or rashes.
Manage stress since it worsens IBS and histamine response.
Discuss with your doctor if DAO enzyme supplements or probiotics may help.
Since you have IBS and now histamine intolerance, your symptoms—smelly, frequent, and silent gas—are likely due to reduced ability to break down histamine in foods, often caused by low diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme activity. This can be triggered or worsened by gut dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, or IBS-related gut changes. Please consult a gastroenterologist or nutritionist for a tailored low-histamine diet, probiotics, and enzyme support to manage symptoms effectively.
Hello dear See histamine allergy can come from food products or through dust and pollens. Iam suggesting some tests Please get them done for confirmation Serum histamine DAO test Trytase test Kindly get these tests done and share results with pulmonary surgeon or general physician for further details. Please donot take any medications without consulting the concerned doctor You can take below precautions for improvement Avoid histamine rich food Take vitamin c supplement In case of allergy, medications like Cetirizine can be taken Hopefully you recover soon Regards
Hello Gajendra,
Your symptoms of gas, IBS, and banana intolerance suggest that you may have both IBS with food intolerance and possible histamine intolerance.
Diet: Follow a low-FODMAP diet, avoid gas-producing foods (onion, beans, milk, cabbage), and also avoid histamine-rich foods (banana, tomato, cheese, fermented foods, alcohol). Eat small frequent meals and drink enough water.
Lifestyle: Daily walk/exercise and stress reduction (yoga, meditation) will help reduce IBS flares.
Medicines: Probiotics daily for 2–3 months. For gas and cramps, Simethicone or Mebeverine can be used if needed.
These steps usually control your symptoms. If you develop blood in stool, weight loss, or persistent severe pain, please meet a gastroenterologist for further tests.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Med
Hello, The symptoms suggests allergy. You should visit the PULMONOLOGIST for proper evaulation and management.
For symptomatic relief, you can do this: 1. Tab ALLEGRA 120mg twice daily for 3 days 2. Avoid dusty surroundings 3. Breathing exercises
Take care
Histamine intolerance arises when there’s an imbalance between histamine they’re taken in or naturally produced in the body, and the body’s ability to break it down effectively. In essence, if you’re producing or consuming more histamine than your body can break down, symptoms can arise. For IBS patients, the gut’s compromised condition may exacerbate issues relating to histamine because the intestinal lining can become more permeable, leading to an inappropriate immune cells reaction to dietary histamine. Foods like bananas, often on the higher end of the histamine spectrum, could potentially trigger reactions in those with this intolerance. Enzymes like DAO (diamine oxidase) which helps degrade histamine, might be insufficient in some people. To root out the cause, you might consider keeping a food diary to track which foods or drinks seem to correlate with your symptoms. Evaluating the history and timing of your symptoms can be insightful in determining whether this intolerance could be linked to recent dietary changes or IBS flare-ups. Tests measuring DAO activity or blood histamine levels could further pin down the issue. Avoiding high-histamine foods or those known to liberate histamine in your case, even if they wouldn’t normally affect others, might provide relief. It’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider to explore the appropriate tests and treatment path. Additionally, since symptoms have changed or escalated recently, revisiting your healthcare strategy for IBS with your doctor could be beneficial, examining other possible contributing factors or coexisting conditions affecting your digestive health.
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