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Complex Conditions & Criteria
Named conditions evaluated against published consensus criteria, including POTS, post-exertional malaise, and mast cell activation syndrome.
MCAS Diagnostic Criteria: Symptoms, Tryptase, and Diagnostic Limits
MCAS diagnosis requires more than a symptom list. Review the consensus criteria, event-related mediator testing, treatment response, and the alternatives that must be considered.
William Love, MD, FMCP-M
Aug 103 min read
Post-Exertional Malaise: Symptoms, Timing, and Pacing
Post-exertional malaise can cause delayed symptom worsening after modest activity. Why it differs from ordinary tiredness, and why recognizing it matters before prescribing exercise.
William Love, MD, FMCP-M
Aug 103 min read
POTS Evaluation: What the Criteria and Stand Tests Actually Show
A structured POTS evaluation integrates symptoms, heart rate, blood pressure, duration, exclusions, and appropriate stand or tilt testing. A heart-rate rise is only one part of the diagnosis.
William Love, MD, FMCP-M
Aug 93 min read
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