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Chronic hives are caused by some type of allergy. An allergist can do testing to determine what types of Allergies you have.

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What is chronic urticaria and what is the treatment available for it?

Urticaria is another name for hives. Chronic urticaria are hives that last six weeks or longer. Hives are raised itchy bumps. They can be treated with antihistamines, such as Benadryl. It is important to identify the cause of the hives and remove the trigger.


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What is this chronic urticaria?

Chronic urticaria, or more commonly known as hives, is a fairly common condition. It is basically an allergic reaction of the skin to things such as food or insect bites. It is not a life-threatening disease but can cause discomfort.


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Can mono cause hives for over 2 years?

Hives, also known as urticaria, affects about 20 percent of people at some time during their lifetime. Hives can start as itching, followed by swollen, red welts. The itching may be mild to severe. Scratching, alcoholic beverages, exercise, and emotional stress may worsen the itching. Chronic hives last more than six weeks. In many cases, the cause of chronic hives cannot be identified despite detailed history and testing. This condition is called idiopathic urticaria. The immune system is the cause of about 50 percent of hives that are not identified. In other cases, chronic hives may be associated with thyroid disease, other hormonal problems, or rarely cancer. In most cases, chronic hives will gradually disappear over time. Infections include the common cold, urinary tract infections, strep throat, infectious mononucleosis (sometimes referred to as the 'kissing disease'), and hepatitis, or other viral infections. The length of your continued experience with hives may suggest other underlying symptoms, which may as simple as diet or environmental elements such as laundry detergent, shampoos, etc. It would be advisable to initially consult with a GP.


Can you get hives from cats even if you are not allergic to them?

No. There are many causes for hives, so you can get them if you are not allergic to cats. However, you would not get them from a cat if you're not allergic.


Hives treatment can often be quite tedious but how do you get hives in the first place?

Hives can be caught by many different ways. Some causes of hives include allergies and viral infection. Hives, while not extremely dangerous in most cases, can raise to be life-threatening in some cases.


What are four current theories for the death of bee hives?

There are many possible causes of the reduction in bee hives. Pesticides, mites, antibiotics and the Israeli acute paralysis virus are all potential causes.


What is the difference between chickenpox and hives?

Hives Is Caused By A Allergic Reaction & Chicken Pox Is Caused By Another Human Which Causes Bad Irritation .


Can intravenous saline flush out hives?

Hives can't be "flushed out." Hives have many different possible causes, but dehydration is not one. Contact your health care provider for help in determining the cause and possible treatment.


What causes hives?

Hives is an allergic reaction. The physical manifestation of "hives," also called urticaria is caused by localized capillary leak, usually caused by histamine release from eosinophils and mast cells as a result of an allergic reaction. There are other causes, however. Some people have a genetic predisposition to developing hives, some medications can cause a histamine release that is not related to an allergic reaction that can cause an urticarial rash. Hives can be caused by many sources. Acute hives are not long lasting, and typically can clear up on their own or be alleviated with the use of anti-histamines. In this case, most causes might include food allergies, allergic reactions to medication, dyes, stress, gluten intolerance, or general intolerance to something in your diet. Chronic urticaria (the given name for long lasting hives) is usually harder to deduce. Heat, physical stimulus, water, sometimes parasites, infections can all be linked as known causes of long-term hives.


How do you cure infant hives?

Infant hives (or if chronic is called 'urticaria') is an allergy or allergies which and can appear on the lips, tongue, eyes, hands and feet and can be caused by: * Cold * Heat * Sunlight * Water * Pollens * Dander (no pets!) * Mold spores * Foods * Drugs * Insects Food allergies only account for 5% of the cause of hives in infants. If the hives are chronic it has been associated with infection - viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic. Working with your doctor is important. He/she may try the infant on a type of medication. The good news is that often these hives will only last about a year and many children with high allergies will outgrow them. For Hives treatment you can get more information from here: http://www.hives-treatment.net === ===