Framework, also known as urticaria, are a skin reaction that can be caused by many different things, such as certain foods and medicines, insect bites and stitches and other triggers. For some people, hives can be mild and in principle imperceptible, but for others they are extremely uncomfortable and can disturb daily life.
In this message we deal with symptoms of hives and what they look like. We will also discuss how long beehives can last, if they are contagious, possible causes, different types of hives and treatment options if you have them.
If you experience hives, accompanied by other symptoms, such as breathing difficulties; swelling of the mouth, lips or throat; tightness in your chest; Or vomiting, you can experience anaphylaxis. Immediately seek medical help by calling 911. Anaphylax is extremely rare, but can be very dangerous if it is not treated immediately.
Nas roses are itchy pieces of skin that turn into raised bumps (also known as wheals) that look like mosquito bites. When they are pressed down, the center of the bump becomes white, which is called blanching.
They can appear anywhere on your body, and over time they can go to different parts of your body, change shape and disappear and then appear again. You can experience swelling under your skin (also known as Angio -Oedema) – These bumps usually appear suddenly and leave quickly.
Possible causes of hives and how long they will last
Framework can occur for various reasons and can happen to anyone. Most people experience acute hives of a reaction to an allergen, medication or other factor. Acute hives does not last long – usually 24 hours or less, although they can sometimes take up to six weeks. Some people experience chronic hives, where the symptoms of the hives take up to a year or more, but they usually do not come back permanently.
Framework can be caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods and nutritional supplements
Frameworks occur when histamine, a chemical that is produced by your immune system, released. Histamine plays an important role in your body: it can regulate your sleep-wake cycles and body temperature, help with digestion and help, among other things, lower blood pressure. But it is best known for its role in warning and defending your body against specific things that can cause a reaction.
Although there is no known cause for chronic hives, there are several known causes for acute hives.
- Artificial colors and dyes
- Emulsifiers
- Taste improvers such as MSG
- Preservatives
- Stabilizers and thicknesses
- PH control agents
Nutritional supplements, such as vitamin C and turmeric, can contain food additives, preservatives and dyes that can cause hives.
Framework can be a response to certain medicines
A medicine allergy differs from a side effect of a medicine, and the most common medicine allergy is hives. Medications that are often linked to beehives are antibiotics, chemotherapy medication, drugs for car -immune diseases (such as lupus or celiac disease) and painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Some drugs – including aspirin, local anesthesia, opiates for pain treatment and dyes used in imaging tests – can cause symptoms that are the same as a medicine allergy, but this type of reaction is not caused by your immune system and is called a non -allergic reaction.
Airborne allergens and environmental triggers can cause hives
Although allergens in the air usually cause respiratory symptoms, they can also ensure that your immune system releases histamine. Allergens such as fungus, pets of pets and pollen can all cause hives.
Stress on your skin can also cause a histamine issue. Exercise, exposure to latex, hot showers or baths, insect bites, sunlight and tight clothing can also be a cause.
Stress and hives
Stress is not good for you. It can lead to a number of health problems, such as high blood pressure, sleeping problems and even hives. If you experience hives and you are able to exclude other factors that they can cause, it is possible that stress can be the source. This is because when you experience stress, your histamine levels increase. Stress opportunities are most common in women in the thirty, 40s and 50s, and if you have previously had allergic hives, you are more likely to experience stress -nettle rose.
Can hives are contagious?
No, but what causes your hives. Framework can be caused by bacterial infections such as STREP throat and viral infections such as the cold, both infectious infections that can be spread to other people.
How doctors diagnose the causes of hives
For a hive diagnosis, your doctor or doctor will probably look at your skin to examine your stretch marks and all swelling areas. They can order a blood test to check for antibodies in your blood. Your body creates antibodies to fight allergens, but if your body makes too much, it can cause hives. Your doctor can also order a skin prick test, where they test different allergens on your skin to see if you have a reaction such as redness or swelling, which can indicate an allergy for a specific allergen.
Home Remedies to help with frameworks symptoms
Usually hives disappear and do not require medical treatment. If they feel really uncomfortable, you can usually get some relief through home treatments and freely available medicines or creams, such as:
- Allergy medication that contains antihistamines
- Current hydrocortisone or antihistamine crème
- A cold compress where the hives appear
If your hives do not respond to freely available and home treatments, talk to your doctor. They can suggest:
- Anti -inflammatory drugs such as prednisone
- Monthly forms of allergy for people with more serious allergies
- Daily allergy medication
- Recipe Anti-Equy Drugs
- Medicines that suppress an overactive immune system
How you can protect yourself against hives
It is not always possible to know what causes your hives or to prevent them, but you can take steps to avoid them.
Identify the triggers that can cause hives
Think about what you did when the hives flared up. Maybe you ate a certain food or you used a certain medicine, or maybe you wash in extreme heat or cold. Identifying triggers can relate to:
- Return your steps to find out what you did or what you came into contact with. This can help you identify and avoid triggers that cause your beehives in the future.
- Cutting certain foods, medicines and supplements or finding alternative options. This can prevent hives before they start (but first talk to your doctor).
- Read food labels to prevent preservatives and additives that can cause hives.
Reduce your exposure to common allergens
Fungus, dust, pets and pollen skin flakes are all usual indoor and outdoor allergens that can cause an allergic reaction that can include hives. Try to prevent allergens indoors:
- Wash your bedding at least once a week
- Regularly sweep hard floors and washbasins of the laundry room, and if you have carpet, the regular vacuum to prevent dust
- Make you clean and free as possible as much as possible
- Your windows and doors, especially during the pollen season, close and use air conditioning (if you have it) to reduce your exposure to allergens in the air
- Avoid upholstered furniture and use furniture that are made of wood, leather, plastic or metal
- Rommel and items avoid collecting dust
- Use an air filter and dehumidifier, and change or clean it if necessary
- Washing soft surfaces with which your pet can come into contact and has a professional care
- Keeping your house as free as possible from Dander and saliva as possible and speaking with a doctor to find out if your pet is a cause of your hives
- Scrubbing, tubs, toilets and refrigerators regularly to keep them free of mold
- Emptying garbage cans and cleaning up food crumbs, because they can attract mice or other rodents
- Keep your house completely free of smoke
Try to keep your body as free as possible of allergens
In addition to allergen-proofing of your house, there are things you can do to prevent your body from coming into contact with irritating substances that can cause hives. This can be:
- Wearing loose clothing made of cotton, linen or silk
- Avoiding extreme heat and extreme cold as much as possible, and protecting your skin against the sun
- Washing new clothing and bedding with detergent and skin care products that are free from dyes and scents
- Avoid stressful situations where possible and take a break if you feel stressed
If you should see a doctor for hives
Nabilroos usually leave within 24 hours and do not require a visit to the doctor. If you experience mild hives, Virtuwell – our online clinic – can probably help. You will be asked a few questions and a certified nurse will follow a personalized treatment plan.
But if your hives are more moderate, after a few days not left or do not respond to home or freely available treatments, make an appointment to visit your doctor. They can help you find out what causes the hives and offer you a treatment plan.
If your hives are accompanied by breathing problems, swelling of your throat and tongue, nausea, dizziness, tightness in your chest and wheezing, you can experience anaphylaxis and you have to call 911. While Anaphylaxis is a very rare reaction to an allergen, it can be dangerous and even be life threatening if it is not treated.
