hives are like little red bumps that really itches. it can be caused by eating something that u r allergict of. DO NOT SCRATCH or it will get worse it will spread itll itch even more and it will last longer
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Alternative NamesUrticaria
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsWhen you have an allergic reaction to a substance, your body releases histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream. This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction, especially in people with other Allergies such as hay fever.
When swelling or welts occur around the face, especially the lips and eyes, it is called angioedema. Swelling from angioedema can also occur around your hands, feet, and throat.
Many substances can trigger hives, including:
Hives may also develop as a result of:
The welts may get bigger, spread, and join together to form larger areas of flat, raised skin.
They can also change shape, disappear, and reappear within minutes or hours.
The welts tend to start suddenly and go away quickly. When you press the center of a red welt, it turns white. This is called blanching.
Signs and testsYour doctor can tell if you have hives by looking at your skin.
If you have a history of an allergy, then the diagnosis is even more obvious.
Occasionally, skin or blood tests are done to confirm that you had an allergic reaction and to test for the substance that caused the allergic response.
TreatmentTreatment may not be needed if the hives are mild. They may disappear on their own. To reduce itching and swelling:
If your reaction is severe, especially if the swelling involves your throat, you may require an emergency shot of epinephrine (adrenaline) or steroids. Hives in the throat can block your airway, making it difficult to breathe.
Expectations (prognosis)Hives may be uncomfortable, but they generally are harmless and disappear on their own. In most cases, the exact cause of hives cannot be identified.
ComplicationsCall 911 or your local emergency number if you have:
Call your health care provider if the hives are severe, uncomfortable, and do not respond to self-care measures.
PreventionAmar SM. Uticaria. Prim Care. March 1, 2008; 35(1): 141-57, vii-viii.
Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004.
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Alternative NamesUrticaria
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsWhen you have an allergic reaction to a substance, your body releases histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream. This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction, especially in people with other allergies such as hay fever.
When swelling or welts occur around the face, especially the lips and eyes, it is called angioedema. Swelling from angioedema can also occur around your hands, feet, and throat.
Many substances can trigger hives, including:
Hives may also develop as a result of:
The hives may get bigger, spread, and join together to form larger areas of flat, raised skin.
They can also change shape, disappear, and reappear within minutes or hours. A true hive comes and goes. When you press the center of one, it turns white. This is called blanching.
Signs and testsYour doctor can tell if you have hives by looking at your skin.
If you have a history of an allergy, then the diagnosis is even more obvious.
Occasionally, skin or blood tests are done to confirm that you had an allergic reaction and to test for the substance that caused the allergic response. A skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.
TreatmentTreatment may not be needed if the hives are mild. They may disappear on their own. To reduce itching and swelling:
If your reaction is severe, especially if the swelling involves your throat, you may require an emergency shot of epinephrine (adrenaline) or steroids. Hives in the throat can block your airway, making it difficult to breathe.
Expectations (prognosis)Hives may be uncomfortable, but they generally are harmless and disappear on their own. In most cases, the exact cause of hives cannot be identified.
ComplicationsCall 911 or your local emergency number if you have:
Call your health care provider if the hives are severe, uncomfortable, and do not respond to self-care measures.
PreventionHabif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/13/2011
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A rash, inflammation, skin complaint try looking up synonyms of Hives
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Hives.
Hives is an allergic reaction. Stepping on something you are allergic to can give you hives.
Hives are an allergic reaction, as are many rashes. However, you would need to see a doctor to help determine the cause. Hives are usually raised welts.
You do not catch hives. You can get hives by being exposed to something you are allergic to. Hives is an allergic reaction. You can get them by eating foods or having something touch your skin that your body reacts to like a "foreign body" reaction.
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can you have an allergic reaction such as hives from taking krill oil
You get hives from having an allergic reaction to something or itching to much.
Hives are an allergic reaction which shows up on the skin, so if the person drinking tea is allergic to some component of the tea, then yes, they can get hives.
Type your answer here... Yes you can get hives if you are allergic to penicillin. Usually, hives are what happens the first time a person displays an allergic reaction to penicillin. The next time a person takes penicillin, the reaction escalates past hives to a much more serious reaction involving difficulty breathing (airways restrict). A penicillin allergic reaction can cause death. People who are allergic to penicillin should wear a medical bracelet or necklace that clearly identifies their allergy.
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