What Is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)?

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a condition thatof products that contain the synthetic chemicals and
develops due to an exposure to synthetic chemicals.their profits will be in jeopardy if they say otherwise.
The sufferer experiences various chronic symptomsIt is true that MCS is not easy to identify because
such as itchy and irritated skin thereafter. Thesethere are very few products that do not contain
symptoms will appear even when the person issynthetic chemicals. Additionally, the symptoms of
exposed to low levels of these chemicals but over athis disease are quite common in numerous other
long period of time. The symptoms can affect theillnesses and diseases, including stress.
sufferer's health and well-being. Once the person isNevertheless, there really are people who do have
no longer around these chemicals, the symptomsrecurring symptoms whenever they are around
disappear and health improves.specific environmental chemicals. Here are some
MCS is also known by several other names; such ascommon products known to result in MCS and that
include toxic injury (TI), chemical sensitivity (CS),have been pointed out by experts who say that
environmental illness (EI), chemical injury (CI), SickMCS exists:
Building Syndrome, idiopathic environmental intolerance1. Latex paints, gloves and caulking
(IEI) and Toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT).2. Pesticides bug sprays
They all essentially refer to the same condition.3. Nitrogen dioxide from unvented gas stoves and
The chronic symptoms can be one or a combinationheaters
of the following:4. Fragrances and dyes
1. Runny nose5. Solvents in household cleansers, paints strippers
2. Scalp painand gasoline
3. Itchy eyes6. Formaldehyde, which is found in carpeting,
4. Mental confusion or sleepinessplywood, particle board and insulation
5. Headache7. Household cleaners
6. Palpitations of the heart8. Carbon monoxide from gas appliances
7. Abdominal cramping9. Dyes (especially dark blue) that are found in
8. Scratchy throatclothing, curtains, tablecloths, napkins, ragsand
9. Dizzinessfurniture
10. Ear ache10. Synthetic fabrics and materials
11. Upset stomach11. Lawn chemicals
12. Nausea and/or diarrhea12. Synthetic lemon, pine, floral, etc.
13. Achy jointsIf you want to prevent MCS, then there are things
14. Shortness of breaththat you can do to minimize your exposure. Within
At its worst, MCS can also cause respiratory distress,your own home, you can decide on the type of
cognitive dysfunction, seizures, heart arrhythmia,household products and cleansers that you can use.
nausea and chronic fatigue.Learn how to read the labels. If you need to handle
You should know that unfortunately, many healthsome of the products that contain chemicals, wear
societies and organizations have not accepted thegloves. Minimise the use of fragrance.
fact that this illness does exist. They claim that thereIt is to your advantage to get educated and
is nothing to prove that the symptoms directly resultinformed about the harmful chemicals and the
from an exposure to certain chemicals. Scientificsymptoms they can cause. Still, there is so much that
research studies had found it hard to show a directyou can do as you cannot control the products used
link. It is not difficult to guess that a majority ofoutside your home such as in the office. You can of
these organizations are simply fighting for their owncourse help to teach those around about what you
interest with their view. They are likely to have aknow about MCS and encourage them to use safer
financial stake in the continued sale and manufactureproducts.