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Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome 

 February 21, 2017

By  Barbara Njuguna

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Systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS) is characterized by contact dermatitis associated with systemic symptoms after the ingestion of foods containing nickel. –World Allergy Organization Journal

 

Wait; what? There is another type of nickel allergy. Systemic nickel allergy syndrome is usually self-diagnosed unless you are in Italy; most doctors think a nickel allergy is just a rash.

But before that, let us peruse where nickel can be found, and if you have already read my other blog post, you can skip this.

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Here are some of the symptoms that are associated with systemic nickel allergy syndrome:

  • contact dermatitis
  • pompholyx
  • hand dermatitis dyshidrosis
  • urticaria – hives
  • headache
  • asthenia – abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy.
  • itching
  • gastrointestinal disorders related to histopathological alterations of the gastrointestinal mucosa, borderline with celiac disease

– Medscape



  • Fibromyalgia
  • Respiratory Symptoms

– Sharon E. Jacob

In rare cases, a nickel allergy can also lead to respiratory problems, including if you are inhaling nickel like factory smoke, dust, and smoke (i.e., cigarette smoke or any other smoking product)

 

  • A Runny Nose
  • Nasal Inflammation
  • Asthma
  • Sneezing

– HealthLine

  • Angioedema – swelling of the lower layer of skin under the skin or mucous membrane
  • gastrointestinal symptoms (recurrent aphthous (canker sore), abdominal bloating and pain, diarrhea and/or constipation, nausea and or vomiting, with endoscopic findings of chronic gastroduodenitis).
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Postprandial dyspnea
  • Cystitis – Inflammation of the bladder
  • Vulvovaginitis – inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina
  • acne
  • iron-deficiency anemia

– L. Ricciadi, A. Arena, et al.

  • Gastrointestinal (meteorism, intestinal colic (cramp-like pain)

– Antonio Carroccio, PhD

Patients with contact dermatitis to nickel, gastrointestinal symptoms, and urticaria must be investigated about the ingestion of foods containing nickel. – World Allergy Organization Journal

  • Red skin
  • burning sensations
  • blisters
  • cracked skin
  • swelling and spread beyond the site(s) of initial contacts
  • Fatigue 
  • Nausea 
  • Flatulence
  • Epigastric pain

- Cleveland Clinic 

  • Dizziness

- Braga M et al. Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome: Nosologic Framework and usefulness of diet regime for diagnosis

  • Rosacea
  • Iron deficiency anemia

-  L. Ricciardi et al. Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome: Epidemiological Data from Four Italian Allergy Units

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Barbara Njuguna

Neurotically Nickely Challenged😫, food lover 🍱, social explorer🧘🏾‍♀️, & trying to navigate this adult life as nickel free as possible😓

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