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Hives, allergic Malfunction of mind or body of the skin, is characterized by sudden evanescent or repeated appearance of weal like irregular or round) skin lesions accompanied by soreness and itching. Technically known as urticaria, they commonly appear on covered areas of the skin, and rarely on the palms, soles, or scalp. The problem, often appearing in conjunction with hay fever or Problem due to narrowing of air passage, is attributed to an allergic reaction, which occurs rapidly after ingestion, inhalation, injection, or contact with an offending antigen. Medically, they're also known as Nettle Rash, a name inspired by the fact that the Stinging Nettle plant can cause them. 

Hives is truly not one problem, but a reaction pattern of the skin – a vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of the capillaries, and marked by the development of weals. It manifests as a pruritic, erythematous, raised rash. Urticaria has many etiologies and different pathophysiologies, having acute and chronic forms. 

ACUTE URTICARIA:
Typically, most individuals have a single attack of urticaria that lasts only briefly – for several days. This is referred to as Acute Urticaria. This type of urticaria, with lesions lasting less than 6 weeks, is likely a distinct Malfunction of mind or body. Compared to chronic urticaria, acute urticaria is usually easier to control with medication and is less often idiopathic. 

CHRONIC URTICARIA:
Unfortunately, some cases of urticaria may also persist and “come and go” with attacks being intermittent or continual for years. When urticaria lasts more than three months that type is referred to as Chronic Urticaria.

DERMOGRAPHISM AND PRESSURE URTICARIA:
Dermographism is a special form of hives. In dermographism, a raised, red swelling appears in an area of skin after it is stroked with a dull, pointed object. Pressure urticaria is somewhat similar to dermographism in that the hives are produced in response to a physical agent pressing on the skin. 

ANGIOEDEMA:
Angioedema is another variant of hives in which large areas of skin, such as the upper lip, face, arms, or legs, may be swollen. A special form of angioedema of a hereditary type is called “Quincke’s Edema”.

CHOLINERGIC URTICARIA:
Cholinergic urticaria is a special, and not uncommon form of urticaria that can be due to emotional stress – as well as heat stress and exercise. This produces, in the susceptible individual, a characteristic type of small fleabite sized hives, which only last for a few minutes.

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Symptoms

Hives are characterized by itchy skin papules (small, raised bumps) with one or more of the following characteristics: 

  • They swell and produce pink or red lesions called weals. Weals have clearly defined edges and flat tops. They measure 1 cm to 5 cm in diameter. 
  • Weals join together quickly and form large, flat plaques (larger areas of raised, skin-colored lesions). 
  • Weals and plaques change shape, resolve and reappear in minutes or hours. This rapid change is unique to hives. 

    Typical urticarial lesions are raised papules and plaques with no scaling, blistering, or any permanent change in pigmentation. Individual hives can range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters, and can be “blotchy” or “streaky” in pattern. The lesions will usually resolve in 24 hours or less, with no residual remaining changes. 

    Possible complications might be:
  • Swelling of the larynx and inability to breathe. 
  • Hives may be the first sign of life-threatening anaphylaxis. If so, it will be followed by itching, runny nose, wheezing, paleness, cold sweats and low blood pressure. Without prompt Favorable Effects, coma and cardiac arrest can occur.

Prevention

The following are some measures which maybe taken to Beneficial Effects hives, or to Enhance treat the condition:

  • Don't take drugs (including aspirin, laxatives, sedatives, vitamins, antacids, Discomfortkillers or cough syrups) not prescribe for you. 
  • Don't wear tight underwear or foundation garments. Any skin irritation may trigger new outbreaks. 
  • Don't take hot baths or showers. 
  • Apply cold-water compresses or soaks to relieve itching.
  • Decrease activities until several days after hives disappear. Avoid getting hot, sweaty or excited. 
  • Avoid alcohol and coffee or other caffeine-containing beverages.

Causes

Hives are a reaction to histamine, a substance secreted by special cells known as mast cells that are distributed throughout the body. 

Hives can develop because of an allergic response or reaction to food, medication, inhalant, infectious agent, physical agent, or internal problem. Although the theory is not accepted by all, it is possible that some cases of urticaria may even be due to an emotional cause. 

Generally, the causes can be listed as follows: 

  • Medications; penicillin, serums, insulin are prominent drugs that can cause hives.
  • Insect bites; viral Problem created due to harmful organisms; autoimmune problem; dysproteinemias. 
  • Exposure to cold, heat, water or sunlight. 
  • Long standing problems, especially leukemia. 
  • Exposure to animals, especially cats. 
  • Eating eggs, fruits, nuts and shellfish. Other foods sometimes cause hives in infants, but not in adults. 
  • Food dyes and preservatives (possibly). 
  • Problem created due to harmful organism (bacterial, viral, fungal). 
  • Autoimmune Malfunction of mind or body

Diagnosis

Diagnostic tests include laboratory blood studies, urinalysis, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and chest x-ray to rule out inflammatory Problem created due to harmful organism. It is essential to rule out the presence of serious illnesses of which recurring hives can be a symptom. Examples are liver health, hyperthyroidism, lymphomas, collagen vascular problems, and Long standing problemss of the rectum, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Chronic Problem created due to harmful organisms such as chronic sinusitis can be associated with urticaria.

Dietary Guidelines

  • Diet change and cleansing of the internal environment is the single most beneficial thing you can do to control hives. 
  • Avoid all refined and preserved foods, sugars, caffeine, dairy products and fatty, mucous forming foods during healing. Lemon water in the morning and a green drinks (teas etc)during the day will flush excess mucous and support clean body energy.

Home Care Suggestions

Whether the hives are due to a virus or to an allergic reaction, ask your doctor. You can also try oatmeal baths or cool compresses to soothe the patient

Mind/Body Considerations

Many childhood allergies are the result of feeding babies meats and pasteurized daily foods before 10-12 months. Babies do not have the proper enzymes before this time to digest these. Feed mother’s milk, soymilk or goats milk for at least 8 months to avoid food allergies

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