What is histamine intolerance (histaminosis)?

Histaminosis (Histamine Intolerance) is characterized as the inability for the body to break down the histamine. This decreased ability to break down histamine may be related to a deficiency in an enzyme called diamine oxidase (DAO).

How do members experience histamine intolerance (histaminosis)?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with histamine intolerance (histaminosis)*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for histamine intolerance (histaminosis)*

Who has histamine intolerance (histaminosis) on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 5
30s 12
40s 22
50s 11
60s 19
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 14
Female 60