28/05/2026
Do you struggle with chronic pelvic pain? Often looking at underlying drivers or causes is key!
So what do you do if histamine intolerance or mast cell dysfunction may be part of the picture?
1st - GO back & read our carousel from yesterday if you missed it!
Recall, mast cells are immune cells designed to protect us. But when they become overactive, they can release inflammatory chemicals, including histamine, that may contribute to symptoms throughout the body.
A starting point can be educating patients on high-histamine foods such as:
🍫 Chocolate
🥑 Avocados
🍓 Strawberries
🍷 Alcohol
🧀 Aged cheeses
🥩 Processed meats
☕️ Fermented foods/drinks
But it can’t stop there.
For many patients, the issue isn’t just histamine exposure… it’s difficulty BREAKING HISTAMINE DOWN.
Much of this degradation occurs in the gut.
So before you panic and think you need to eliminate every favorite food forever... think moderation first, not perfection.
Then understand that helping histamine to break down in the gut is just as important (if not more) than dietary modification.
Some patients benefit from:
✨ Quercetin
✨ Bromelain
✨ DAO enzymes
And sometimes there’s an even deeper layer involved, especially when symptoms aren’t improving.
This is why working with practitioners who understand mast cells, histamine intolerance, gut health, the nervous system, and pelvic pain matters.
It's why at Sarton Pelvic Healing, we’ve created a truly collaborative, whole-body model under one roof, so patients aren’t left running between multiple providers who have a hard time communicating/collaborating.
Our team works together to help connect the dots behind complex pelvic pain.
One of our favorite resources is gastroenterologist Dr. K*m K*m Patel (.gut_motility), who helps patients better understand the connection between gut health, histamine issues, mast cells, and pelvic pain.
You can see Dr. Patel out of our Tustin or Mission Viejo offices. 🌱
