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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.
What causes chronic hives?
Chronic hives are caused by some type of allergy. An allergist can do testing to determine what types of allergies you have.
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.
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.
Can hives and itching be caused by the kidneys?
A lot of different things can cause hives, including this. Yes, this can cause hives. You should see a doctor if hives continue.
Would water cause hives?
Water - never. Something in it? Sure.
Are these hives or an allergic reaction?
Hives are an allergic reaction, as are many rashes. However, you would need to see a doctor to help determine the cause. Hives are usually raised welts.
Can naproxen cause hives?
Yes it can. Any medication can cause hives if you're allergic to it.
Will niacin cause a rash and hives in the sun?
niacin causes hives?
Bumps on chest?
A rash? Hives perhaps? It could be thee cause of unknown allergies, after all you can get allergic to things just if you eat tehm too much.
What is Allegra?
allegra medicine helps if you have allergy symptoms and its a treatment of chronic hives and itching.
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 === ===
