Hives - Symptom, Causes, Treatment of Hives
Hives is an allergic retroaction in the skin, characterised by itchy weals
circumvented
by redness.
Normally hives (also known as urticaria or nettlerash) are the ensue of an allergy to drugs, several foods (
specially
eggs, shellfish, nuts and fruits), and occasionally insect bites or stings. In many cases it is very
ambitious
to
determine
the allergen (allergy-causing substance). The reaction can
produce
quickly
after exposure to a little amount of the allergen, and in few cases the hives may
increase, join together and
develop
to ANGlO-OEDEMA, in which the tongue, lips and face also get swollen.
Virtually attacks of hives will
lessen
within a week. Itching can be
palliated
by applying calamine lotion, or some other antiitch preparations
suggested
by your doctor or pharmacist. Anti-histamines
assume
by mouth will
improve
to suppress gentle reactions; more
intense
reactions may require corticosteroid treatment. Further
assault
can be prevented by trying to
deflect
the allergen, if known. If hives
seems
while you are
assuming
any medicine,
give up
the drug and contact
your doctor as soon as
viable.
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