For US residents aged 18 and older

Diagnosis and Treatment

Understanding the SM Diagnosis

Getting an SM diagnosis can be a complex process. Since there are so many different symptoms and specialists, it can be tough to connect the pieces of the puzzle. 

The Diagnostic Journey

Results from the TouchStone SM Surveys

The surveys gathered insights from patients and healthcare providers to better understand the diagnosis, symptoms, daily life, and care of SM. In a survey of 56 adult patients with SM, results showed that:

It can take years to get diagnosed

~6years

from first recognizing symptoms until an
SM diagnosis
is received

Specialists can play a 
central role in SM

43 %

of people with SM were diagnosed by an
allergist or
immunologist

 

59 %

of people with SM were managed by an
allergist or
immunologist

Diagnostic Tests

Start by talking to your doctor and sharing your full medical history. There are several tests that your doctor may use to evaluate you for SM. Some examples are included below. If your doctor is not familiar with the disease, you might be referred to a specialist, such as an allergist/immunologist or hematologist/oncologist.

While one test alone cannot confirm an SM diagnosis, it may help your doctor determine what additional diagnostic testing is needed.

Treatment Options

SM can look different for everyone—and so can treatment. Managing SM often involves a combination of approaches tailored to your symptoms, diagnosis, and overall health.

FAQs