What is hypersensitivity?

Hypersensitivity is when your body gets too excited about something it shouldn’t.

Imagine you have a super-sensitive alarm that goes off every time someone knocks on your door, even if it's just your little brother playing around. That’s like hypersensitivity in your body: it reacts strongly to things that are usually harmless, like pollen or certain foods.

Normally, when you touch something hot, you pull away, that’s a normal reaction. But if your body is too sensitive, it might react like you just touched a fire dragon instead of a warm cup of cocoa. This can cause things like redness, itching, or even swelling.

Your body has different ways to overreact:

• Sometimes it’s a quick reaction, like sneezing when you see a cat.
• Other times, it takes longer, like your skin getting all bumpy after eating chocolate.

It's like having a friend who gets super excited about everything, sometimes that's fun, but other times it can be a bit much!