Urticaria (Hives)

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What is Urticaria?

Urticaria, or Hives is a condition when the skin breaks out in swollen red bumps, or welps. It is generally accompanied by itching, and in some cases may also burn or sting. Hives generally appear on the face and neck region, but could occur anywhere on the body. They vary in size from a couple of inches to upto a foot in diameter. Sometimes hives form underneath the skin surface, generally around the eyes, lips and sometimes the genital region, causing a red swelling around the affected area. This is called Angioedema and is probable to cause permanent disfiguration due to tissue expansion unless attended to in time. Urticaria can be temporary or chronic (lasting for 6 weeks or more).

What causes Hives?

Hives or angioedemas form as a response to histamines. Histamines are specialized cells that are released as an allergenic response to triggers such as food allergens, insect bites, overexposure to sunlight, etc. The histamine causes blood plasma to leak out of the blood vessels, causing the characteristic red bumps to appear on the surface of the skin. This reaction can be triggered by a variety of factors, depending on individual make up and body chemistry.  In cases of chronic idiopathic urticaria, acute infections, stress, and use NSAIDs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen could trigger the symptoms.

Is Urticaria treatable?

Conventional treatment for Urticaria include anti-histamines, such as Cetrizine, Levocetrizine, Benadryl, etc. in large or frequent doses, given orally.  Sometimes short courses of cortico-steroids may also be prescribed, and if the symptoms are severe a shot of epinephrine is administered for immediate though short lasting relief from the painful itching. These drugs relieve the symptoms without really addressing the nderlying cause or trigger factors. Also, they may cause several side effects, and in some cases could also trigger histamine response, making matters severely complicated.

Is there a Natural Cure for Hives?

Urticaria is an immunological condition, caused due to a false trigger, activating certain cytokines in the blood. Vedherbs natural approach uses a combination of traditionally used (Ayurvedic) herbs and homeopathic sarcodes that correct immunological imbalances, reminding your blood cells of normal functionality. The herbs in the Ayurvedic formulation also help detoxify your blood and cleanse your skin, reducing the welts and relieving the pain and itchiness. To prevent recurrences, however it is essential to understand what trigger factors your body has, so that you can avoiding coming in close contact with them. You can consult (for free) with one of our doctors to help you assess your exact root cause, and also prescribe a line of treatment best suited for your body chemistry.

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