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It really depends. I've had mine since I was fourteen. Many people have different time spans in which cold urticaria occurs. Mine has been relatively mild but is getting worse with age. I carry an epinephrine injector (epi-pen) and take Xyzol for the reactions. It is not an easy condition to live with and is usually pretty embarrassing, to tell you the truth. It's not very fun having an extremely bad break out of hives all over your legs because you stood in the ocean. This incident happened a week before I was diagnosed so I had no medication and had to take benedryl for the reaction. Anyone that knows me never gives me benedryl because it gives me symptoms like I'm on drugs. Not a great thing when you are on a trip with your youth group.lol. I not only have cold urticaria but I also have CU Aka exercise urticaria. Where I live, It is often cold. And being in a military organization, I have to do a lot of running in the cold. Very embarrassing to be the only girl out of 30 guys and have a completely swollen and blotchy face and hands. Just take medication BEFORE doing anything even remotely cold. And unlike me, DON'T FORGET YOUR MEDICATION. Big mistake on my part.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is hives lasting longer than 6 weeks or that reoccur frequently. Mine lasted off and on for 7 years. Until I found out I was allergic to aspirin.
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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.
Does chronic urticaria have a ribbon?
YES
Is there a cure to seborrheic dermatitis?
Chronic urticaria (hives) is an autoimmune disease, although different people suffering with chronic urticaria may experience different urticarial types, symptoms even triggers for their urticaria outbreaks, the reasons for the condition remain the same. Diet changes such as removing just 1 food ingredient can reduce urticaria attacks greatly. There is a site which sells a PDF on self treating urticaria, but they just updated the site to include lots of info & a blog. Might be worth a look as there is no cost. See Related links
How long does a chronic illness last?
The length varies. I've had a chronic illness for 6 years and should grow out of it. Some are life long.
What is Aquagenous Urticaria?
Aquagenous Urticaria, also known as Aquagenic Urticaria or Water Urticaria, is a very rare allergy to water. Those afflicted with it develop hives within 15 minutes after contact with water, and the effects can last for up to two hours. There are fewer than 30 known cases in the world.
What are some common treatments for Urticaria?
There are many treatments for Urticaria. The first is prevention. If you know your triggers, e.g. certain types of food, avoid them. The most common medication is an anti-histamine. For chronic symptoms, some may also be given tricyclics.
What are diseases that are long lasting and noninfectious?
Noninfectious diseases are not spread from one person to another. Many are chronic diseases, which means they can last for a long lime. The answer is chronic.
What type of conditions that develops slowly and last a long time?
A chronic condition.
What is a sentence using the word chronic bronchitis?
chronic = lasting a long time /recurring often Last winter I had chronic bronchitis and ended up in hospital for 3 days.
What does idiopathic urticaria mean?
idopathic urticaria means cause of urticaria is unknown dr. vijay
What are diseases that last a long time called?
Chronic is the word that describes an illness/disease that is either incurable or something that has to run it's course, whether long term or recurring.
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.
