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The medical term used for Hives is urticaria. It is a skin condition which leaves behind rings and patches all over your body. It appears in group and looks like pale red swellings. Once these swellings are developed they fade away to re-appear on some other part of your body. Chemical called histamine is the reason for the red blotches. It is released when you come in contact with an allergen. You can develop this condition without being allergic to anything. They usually come in different sizes depending upon the seriousness of your illness. Anyone can suffer from this skin disorder.
Symptoms of Hives
Swelling, itchy and sometimes painful
Your skin swells which is covered by small or sometimes large red colored rings or patches. Wheals or welts appear all over your body which is very itchy. Their shapes vary and keep disappearing and reappearing within minutes or hours. You can see raised pink lesions too all over your body in different sizes.
Difficulty in routine activity
You may find difficulty in breathing and swallowing. Your level of anxiety increases which causes rapid and irregular heart beat. You may even suffer from loss of consciousness, dizziness or faintness.
Causes of Hives
Hives Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Allergy
Being allergic to medications, nuts, eggs, berries, insect bites, jelly fish, can release the batch of hives. If you are exposed to animal dander it may also cause an allergic reaction. Wearing tight clothes and jewelry which does not suit you can also be another reason for hives.
Hereditary
Being affected by hives through hereditary is a very rare case and most of the times unknown.
Exposure to extreme weather
If you are being exposed to extreme temperatures you may suffer from this condition. Presence in extreme heat and extreme cold can create such problems.
Sweat
Hives may start developing once you come in contact with sweat or water.
Home Remedies for Hives
Hives home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Hives treatment by eliminating the triggering factor
It is very important to know the cause of allergic reaction. Once you found out the triggering agent, it becomes very easy to fight the battle.
Hives treatment by using cool compression
By applying the cool compression it may help to provide some relief from the pain and itch.
Hives treatment by using calamine lotion
By applying this lotion it can grant you relief from the itchy feeling.
Hives treatment by using milk of magnesia
By dabbing milk of magnesia on the lesions, provides some relief. As milk of magnesia is an alkaline solution it helps in removing the irritating itchy sensation.
Hives treatment by using herbal tea
Calming our nerves is one of the important things to do, as stress makes the matter worse. Drinking peppermint or passionflower tea is very good. You can also try chamomile, valerian and catnip which also soothe your nerves.
Hives treatment by using cornstarch
To stop the itching get 1/2 a tub filled with warm water, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda. Soaking yourself at least once a day can make a lot of difference.
Hives treatment by using aloe vera gel
Applying aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil to the affected area at least twice a day can benefit you a lot.
Hives treatment by using nettles
Have nettle tea which is made by 2 tsp. powdered stinging nettles. You can add honey or lemon to add flavor your tea.
Hives treatment by using cayenne pepper
Consume cayenne pepper capsules to help the healing procedure. You can also have vitamin C, vitamin E or zinc for quick relief.
Diet for Hives
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Avoid allergen triggering food
Avoid food like eggs, strawberries, berries, peanuts, nuts, chocolates, cheese, tomatoes, soy products, shellfish and many more. Find out the food that is allergic to you and avoid having it.
Other treatment for Hives
Hives Treatment
Use of Acupressure: By massaging the trapezius points, you can find some relief. This trapezius muscle is found between the neck and the shoulder. By giving the vital pressure it may help you clear the red and white ringed patches of your body.
Hives in children can also be caused for a variety of reasons from heredity and allergies to exposure and sweat. Hives in children can be quite worrying to a parent and although not serious if treated immediately, do keep in mind that it requires particular attention and prompt treatment as children are not as well equipped to deal with it.
Chronic hives is a problematic condition as there is no known specific cause, which means that the condition can not be cured. It is only the symptoms that can be treated. The condition may however be related to an autoimmune disorder or a thyroid problem. Chronic hives last longer than the usual cases of hives, and recur more frequently.
Urticaria or hives as it is more commonly known can also cause a variety of symptoms like welts and rashes that may be confused by the lay man with an ordinary skin rash or even shingles. If you have the slightest doubt over whether you are suffering from utricaria get yourself checked as a rash treatment will not just be ineffective, but delaying treatment for hives will only increase the damage.
The hives stress relationship is one that can not be understated. It is believed that great stress can trigger off hives even in the absence of allergies.
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Relief from Hives
suggested by Peg on Thursday, June 19, 2008
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| I am very prone to hives and no certain trigger can be identified. I found a remedy in my Great-Grandmother's cookbook. 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar in a juice glass of water. Drink before breakfast. This normally calms my hives. |
sasafrass tea
suggested by varline on Thursday, May 29, 2008
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| When my son came in contact with caterpillars he would break out in giant hives all over his body. THANK GOD FOR THE SASAFRASS TREE!!! I would make him a cup of tea and within 30 minutes the hives disappeared completely when Benadryl never did. Can be bought at your local grocers. |
cold rags for hives
suggested by kelsey on Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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| I went in some hay and got the hives on the back of my legs so close together it looked like one big red/pink spot on the back of my legs so i took 2 cold rags and put them on the back of my legs for about 8-10 minutes and TOTALLY relieved itching. |
Green Tea
suggested by [unspecified] on Friday, November 23, 2007
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| Green tea or green tea tablets help many people with hives. Try it! These tablets are very reasonably priced.
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