HIVES, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
2:04 Causes of Hives
3:26 Symptoms of Hives
3:39 Diagnosis of Hives
4:01 Treatment of Hives

Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps.[1] They may also burn or sting.[2] Often the patches of rash move around.[2] Typically they last a few days and do not leave any long-lasting skin changes.[2] Fewer than 5% of cases last for more than six weeks.[2] The condition frequently recurs.[2]

Hives frequently occur following an infection or as a result of an allergic reaction such as to medication, insect bites, or food.[2] Psychological stress, cold temperature, or vibration may also be a trigger.[1][2] In half of cases the cause remains unknown.[2] Risk factors include having conditions such as hay fever or asthma.[3] Diagnosis is typically based on the appearance.[2] Patch testing may be useful to determine the allergy.[2]

Prevention is by avoiding whatever it is that causes the condition.[2] Treatment is typically with antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and ranitidine.[2] In severe cases, corticosteroids or leukotriene inhibitors may also be used.[2] Keeping the environmental temperature cool is also useful.[2] For cases that last more than six weeks immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin may be used.[2]

About 20% of people are affected.[2] Cases of short duration occur equally in males and females while cases of long duration are more common in females.[4] Cases of short duration are more common among children while cases of long duration are more common among those who are middle aged.[4] Hives have been described at least since the time of Hippocrates.[4] The term urticaria is from the Latin urtica meaning "nettle".[5]

[xxx...pyxidis]

I feel for all you sufferers. I’m going insane currently with mine. This video helped explain it.

[millier.]

Have had hives for 2 months. Went in hospital for inflammation. Tested negative to every auto immune disease. Need all the prayers, y’all.

[c.czyyyy]

I suddenly started getting hives all around my body and it’s so uncomfortable. I’m allergic to seafood but I didn’t even come in contact with any. It has been like this for 4 days. I’m hoping it gets well. I hope it gets well for everyone dealing with the same thing out there!!!❤❤

[sofiar]

I'm just here to figure out what my little brother has and if his doctor was correct or not cuz I don't like to see him sick like this. He motivated me so much by saying, "you always make me feel all better" and I will stick to that

[jnellasan]

I'm having this right now, and I've been having it for almost 2 weeks now.. It's driving me crazy!!!

[panthakurai]

DE-STRESS
it's most probably stress for most of you out there.
Get rid of whomever pisses you off and live peacefully 😎👍

[xlking]

We should make a poll and get this worldwide or something to make doctors notice and do something about it😔

[petersan]

I feel for everyone on here. This isn't no joke!

[ryuk]

I've been getting this for a while now and mines are caused by heat more specifically from sunlight. Every time I went out I started getting rashes and new hives would appear. The way I've been able to deal with it is; Using a good SPF (Sun protector) that has a rating of 50 and applying it to exposed skin usually when I wear short sleeved shirts or shorts. Wearing long sleeved shirts/sweatshirts and pants to protect my skin from direct sunlight, and a medication called Hydroxizine. Not saying it will work for everyone but in regards to hives caused by heat this is how I've been able to deal with it. It's still important to visit your doctor/dermatologist about it!

[decces]

For everyone who developed this out of nowhere and even tested negative for allergy test and are suffering with no idea why, I fortunately i have it diagnosed properly, it maybe an auto immune disease where the immune system is attacking itself. (It's kinda funny cuz we are allergic to our own blood lol)
Antihistamines work but it won't help in the long term and there are treatments like wbc therapy but even they have less chances of working. Honestly we just have to combat through it with good hope and try to immunise ourselves with Antihistamines. I started with 2 pills per day and now I'm at 1 per 3 days after nearly a year :)
Although before jumping into conclusions it's better to get it diagnosed by an actual specialist and I hope all of you can get better some day :))

[miahshappypalace]

Glad I’m not the only one who gets these! I started panicking because I randomly got them out of nowhere and they were quite large, it’s just a bitch to go to sleep at night man

[GlassesnMouthplates]

Immune system: Oh look, a small speck of dust has just landed on our guy's skin, better release as many histamine as possible and give our guy a living hell of extreme rashes.

[erikutz]

Currently suffering with this and for weeks now. Horrible! Thanks for the video. Hopefully this will go away soon with the meds.

[Matt-klqc]

Its been a struggle focusing on online class so thanks for the video I appreciate it very much❤

[ren-sama]

I never had hives in my life until we went to quarantine

[loosepete]

I’ve honestly suffered with this for years. Normally the problem is bearable in the summer. However in the winter when the radiators start coming on, my body can’t handle the change in temperature. During exercise it is the worst. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that once you start sweating the symptoms go away. When I used to train regularly and exercise a lot I didn’t have too much of a problem with it. If anyone has any tips I can try I would appreciate it

[gifted_hands_]

I had my sister to make me a celery juice on her juicer and it helped get rid of them. I drink it on an empty stomach for 7 days. I'm hive free right now

[Beth]

A few years ago that I had hives on parts of my body. I had an allergic reaction to this medication that was antibiotics. I was coughing a little bit, stuffed up nose, a little bit itchy from the hives. Once I’m done with the medications. A couple days later it cleared up. I just remembered the color and shape of the pill.

[takingoutthetrash]

Woke up ithching all over. Kinda feel like my allergic reaction to eating crabs. Im ithing super bad right now between my fingers and toes and neck and scalp. I can not stay still. Feels like i just got done rolling around in some fiberglass. If i have 3 wishes, it would be money, live forever, and never have this hive urticaria bs anymore!

[Cora_is_Thriving]

I think what caused mine is stress and anxiety, ever since I have been on more stress due to school I started to have them. I’m on oral medication that helps, but I take them everyday, I became dependent on them, if I don’t take them my whole body starts itching again and the pain is unbearable. I’m going on vacation soon and when I come back I will get off the medications to let it go by itself.