The stages of hypersensitivity when it comes to your immune system are the sensitization stage and the effect stage.
During the sensitization stage you encounter the antigen but do not experience symptoms.
And during the effect stage you have exposure to the antigen again.
Hypersensitivity can also refer to a personality as well.
An example of a hypersensitive person is a person who avoids violent movies or violent TV shows because the person feels they are too intense and leaves them feeling unsettled.
Another example of a hypersensitive person is someone who is overwhelmed by sensory stimuli like noisy crowds, uncomfortable clothing or bright lights.
Being a highly sensitive hypersensitive person means that you are more likely to feel things deeply, whether those things are positive or negative.
While the highs can be joyous, the lows can present challenges that can affect your stress levels, relationships, and ability to cope.
Symptoms of hypersensitivity include being highly sensitive to physical (via sound, sight, touch, or smell) and or emotional stimuli and the tendency to be easily overwhelmed by too much information.
Other common signs of a highly sensitive person and hypersensitivity include.
Becoming easily overwhelmed by strong sensory input (e.g., bright lights and strong smells)
Noticing subtle changes in your environment.
Feeling other people's moods.
Being sensitive to pain.
Needing alone time to recharge after a busy day.
Finding yourself daydreaming often and have a vivid imagination.
Hypersensitivity also has been linked to other disorders which are known to cause the condition, such as autism and sensory integration disorder.
Other conditions which can be present alongside hypersensitivity disorder include Down syndrome, OCD, and ADHD.
The 4 types of hypersensitivity include.
Type I: reaction mediated by IgE antibodies.
Type II: cytotoxic reaction mediated by IgG or IgM antibodies.
Type III: reaction mediated by immune complexes.
Type IV: delayed reaction mediated by cellular response.
A highly sensitive person (HSP) is more aware of social stimuli, such as other people's voices and facial expressions.
They may be particularly empathetic but also more prone to overstimulation.