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A Hidden Cause of Chronic Symptoms If you've been dealing with unexplained chronic symptoms like abdominal pain, flushing, fatigue, or recurrent allergic reactions, you might have a condition called Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia (HAT). Despite being discovered relatively recently in 2016, HAT is surprisingly common and may explain symptoms that have puzzled both patients and doctors for years. As an anesthesiologist, it's crucial that I understand the immunology of mast cell d