Symptoms of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
The symptoms will vary from one person to another and ranges from severe to mild. Below are some of the most common symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity.
- Difficulty sleeping
- Digestive problems
- Dizziness
- Extreme fatigue
- Headache or migraine
- Impaired concentration and memory
- Lethargy
- Pain in muscles and joints
- Nausea
- Runny nose and other sinus problems
- Cough and sore throat
- Stinging eyes
- Breathlessness or wheezing
Diagnosing Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
When diagnosing a patient with MCS, the doctor will usually refer to the following criteria:
- The symptom is chronic or long-lasting.
- Symptoms are the same regardless of the amount of chemicals that the patient is exposed to.
- The symptoms are triggered by each exposure to a certain substance.
- For the “multiple” aspect, the symptoms will occur once the patient gets into contact with multiple unrelated chemicals.
- Symptoms affect more than one part of the body.
- The symptoms will improve or disappear when the chemical trigger is eliminated.
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