Urticaria is the medical terminology for the very common condition known as hives which appear on the skin as pale pink patches, welts, or bumps and typically cause great discomfort due to the fact that they are extremely itchy.
At some point in their lifetime, ten to twenty percent of individuals will experience this condition. These hives are caused by an allergic reaction and are most commonly caused by foods which contain certain chemicals and medications which can be prescription or over the counter.
In some cases when an individual has contracted a viral infection these hives will appear and typically last for a few days but can last as long as a few weeks.
Some of the most common food products known to cause hives are shellfish, nuts including products which contain nut ingredients such as peanut butter, dairy products such as eggs and milk, or chocolate.
Medications which can cause hives include over the counter and prescription drugs such as, antibiotics, pain relievers, natural supplements, laxatives, and numerous others. Other common causes of hives include many products which come into direct contact with the skin such as certain body washes and laundry detergents.
Because of the simple fact that so many things can cause hives, it is essential for individuals who are experiencing them on a regular basis to keep track of everything they ingest or come in contact with to aid them in determining what is causing their condition.
In the majority of cases Urticaria can be treated by identification of the product or substance which is causing the reaction and avoiding contact with the product or eliminating certain foods from the individual's diet.
Other forms of treatment may include prescription antihistamines which work best when taken on a regular basis as they can prevent the hives from surfacing. In severe cases of Urticaria, an individual may be injected with epinephrine which is commonly referred to as adrenalin or cortisone which is a steroid. However, while the cortisone shots are very effective, they can only be given on a very limited basis.
At some point in their lifetime, ten to twenty percent of individuals will experience this condition. These hives are caused by an allergic reaction and are most commonly caused by foods which contain certain chemicals and medications which can be prescription or over the counter.
In some cases when an individual has contracted a viral infection these hives will appear and typically last for a few days but can last as long as a few weeks.
Some of the most common food products known to cause hives are shellfish, nuts including products which contain nut ingredients such as peanut butter, dairy products such as eggs and milk, or chocolate.
Medications which can cause hives include over the counter and prescription drugs such as, antibiotics, pain relievers, natural supplements, laxatives, and numerous others. Other common causes of hives include many products which come into direct contact with the skin such as certain body washes and laundry detergents.
Because of the simple fact that so many things can cause hives, it is essential for individuals who are experiencing them on a regular basis to keep track of everything they ingest or come in contact with to aid them in determining what is causing their condition.
In the majority of cases Urticaria can be treated by identification of the product or substance which is causing the reaction and avoiding contact with the product or eliminating certain foods from the individual's diet.
Other forms of treatment may include prescription antihistamines which work best when taken on a regular basis as they can prevent the hives from surfacing. In severe cases of Urticaria, an individual may be injected with epinephrine which is commonly referred to as adrenalin or cortisone which is a steroid. However, while the cortisone shots are very effective, they can only be given on a very limited basis.
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