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Home :: Skin Disorders :: Urticaria Urticaria (Hives) - Allergy Conditon of the skin - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, CureUrticaria is also known as hives. It is a temporary swelling of the skin, caused by a localised collection of fluid in the dermis due to leakage from blood vessels. It can result from any of the following:
Urticaria (hives) is classified into two categories according to fact how long it has been present.
Symptoms of Hives (Urticaria)
Causes of Hives (Urticaria)Many if the times the cause from which hives has arrised cannot be accurately determined but if the cause can be made out, it is very easy to cure urticaria. If the cause is not obvious, then a very effective way to get relief fromurticaria is the use of antiallergic drugs for some weeks (but only with the consultancy of your doctor.) till the problem subsides. The common causes of urticaria or hives are as follows: 1. Allergic hives is the commonest allergy condition of the skin. Substances which cause allergic hives enter the body by inhalation or injections. Drugs like penicillin, sulphonamides, aspirin, tetracyclines and even B complex vitamins are among the commonest causes of hives. Aspirin can also cause hives by non-allergic means. Many foods like fish, pork, eggs, mushroom, milk, wheat, rice and pulses, etc., can also cause hives. Pollens, dust, horse dander, etc., can be inhaled and cause hives, though more frequently they are a cause of naso-respiratory allergy. Vaccines and anti-toxin injections can also cause hives. Some parasitic infections of the intestines and the stings of mosquitoes, wasps and bees can also cause widespread allergic urticaria. At times a focus of infection in the throat, sinuses, ears, teeth or kidney may be the cause of urticaria. 2. Physical factors like cold, heat, exertion, ultraviolet radiation and pressure can cause hives in sensitive individuals. 3. Psychological stress resulting from sex problems and problems regarding employment, family and finances have been known to cause hives in some persons. In all cases of urticaria, while observing the history of hives, it has been observed especially with regard to drug intake, relationship of urticaria with ingestion of any particular food or any of the physical factors mentioned above. A psychological assessment of the patient is also made. A physical examination is important to exclude or confirm the presence of a focus of infection or some other underlying disease. Microscopic stool examination is done to detect any intestinal worm infestation. The prick and intradermal tests on the skin, used for identification of allergy in asthma, are generally unless in urticaria. Treatment of Hives (Urticaria) - Some Tips and Cure
Hives (Urticaria) Prevention Tips
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