Hives (also known as, urticaria), show up as red, itchy, swollen areas on the skin that are in various sizes, on any part of the body.
“Allergist Services” offers treatment for Hives.
Urticaria and angioedema are related to anaphylaxis, which is an extremely dangerous condition that can lead to death in a very short period of time – if not treated. Anaphylaxis is an overwhelming allergic reaction that may lead to swelling of internal organs, collapse of blood circulation, shock, or suffocation.
CAUSES:
Besides reacting to medicine, food or other matter, viral infections, extreme temperatures, water, exposure to the sun or even exercise can all trigger hive outbreaks.
What foods commonly cause hives?
- Nuts
- Tomatoes
- Shellfish
- Berries
What medicines commonly cause hives?
- Penicillin
- Sulfa
- Anticonvulsant drugs
- Phenobarbital
- Aspirin
Other causes of hives:
- Dermatographism – hives caused by scratching the skin, continual stroking of the skin, or wearing tight-fitting clothes that rub the skin.
- Cold-induced – hives caused by exposure to cold air or water.
- Solar hives – hives caused by exposure to sunlight or light-bulb light.
- Exercise
- Chronic urticaria
Typically, allergic reactions to all sorts of things are the source of hive outbreaks. Common allergies include:
- Foods, especially shellfish, tree nuts, milk, and fruit
- Medications and allergy shots
- Pets and other animals
- Pollen
- Insect bites and stings
In most acute cases, urticaria disappears within hours or days without any treatment. Sometimes, however, it may continue for a prolonged period, or recur frequently.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial has been conducted using Sublingual Immunotherapy. The results are promising for treating hive outbreaks for latext allergy. The treatment of patients with chronic urticaria is a significant challenge to even the most experienced physicians.
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