Sometimes people experience itchy swellings on the body that fades away after a while. It is a medical condition known as Urticaria or Hives. It is a red itchy welt that happens as a result of skin reactions. The condition is said to be chronic if it persists for months....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
When there is a trigger that causes high levels of histamine and other chemical substances to be released on the skin, it can cause Urticaria.
The chemical substances that are released, causes the blood vessels in the affected areas of the skin to open up. It results in red, pink or pale bumps appearing suddenly. The bumps may appear with or without surrounding erythematous flares and it is often associated with itching.
It affects the person’s daily activities and causes feelings of being uncomfortable.
SYMPTOMS
– Batches of red or skin coloured welts which may appears anywhere on the body.
– Welts that vary in size and shape and fades away repeatedly as the reaction runs it course.
– Itching that may be severe
– Painful swelling of the lips, eyelids and inside the throat.
– The welt flares with triggers such as heat, exercise, stress, etc.
– There is tendency for signs and symptoms to persist for more than six weeks and to reoccur frequently and unpredictably for some months or years.
Chronic Urticaria does not pose any risk of serious ailment but if it is associated with signs such as dizziness, trouble breathing, swelling of your lips, eyelids, tongues, etc then it is advisable to see the Doctor.
CAUSES
When certain histamines and other chemicals run into the bloodstream, they cause Urticaria. Doctors often identify the following as what triggers Urticaria;
– Pain medications
– Insects or parasites
– Infection
– Scratching
– Heat or cold
– Stress
– Sunlight
– Exercise
– Alcohol
– Pressure on the skin
– Food, etc.
It should be noted that this condition might occur as a result of an underlying health condition. Visit the Doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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