Caution. Be advised that some cases of hives will cause shallowness of breath. If this happens or you've had them for over a week, see a doctor immediatly.
Hives are bumpy, red, itchy patches that go away in less than a day usually. They are raised bumps because histamine, a chemical in the body, squeezes fluid out of blood vessels and it collects under the skin. It is said that they feel like there is a bunch of bees having a raucous party under the skin, hence the name.
Frequently, their cause is easy to find. You eat a raspberry and end up looking like one.
Some causes of hives are hard to pinpoint. Some skins react to hot or cold air with an itchy rash. Everyday chemicals are sometimes the culprits. Even some pets may trigger an attack or that little growth on the tree next door.
Our skin is the largest organ we have so, although it is very forgiving about many chemicals but, it is totally at the mercy of hormonal changes. Stress changes body chemistry so yes, stress causes some people to break out in hives.
No one knows for sure what triggers an outbreak but, it is thought to be a combination of a chemical produced in the gut, adrenaline and another hormone released as part of the 'fight or flight" phenomenon. Get all these together in overabundance and you could get real itchy, real fast. Some people get hives as one of the symptoms of anxiety attacks.
If your skin is allergic to the chemicals caused by stress, it will likely keep having hives for longer than 6 weeks which is the clinical requirement for chronic hives. Unless you can get rifd of what is bothering you, the bumps will persist.
Remember, chronic hives are not always caused by stress. Sometimes even experts in the field cannot find the cause. Luckily, there are many fine, effective treatments available today.
What to do when the bumps start? Take a cool shower. Hot water will trigger faster production of histamines which will turn you into an itchy bump factory.
For stress-caused hives, doctors often prescribes Doxepin, a combination of antihistamine and antidepressant medication. It's often a tremendous benefit both to treat the hives and to help people relax. Some doctors view these symptoms as the manifestation of the first signs of clinical depression.
When they arrive, try to determine what caused the hives. They look the same whether they were caused by a toxin in your surroundings or stress. Sometimes it is really hard to come to a firm conclusion.
Sometimes finding the cause of hives involves some detective work. Doctors suggest keeping an accurate diary of everything when an episode begins. It is important to note everything from the time of day, the food that's in front of you, the location, the mood you're in, the situation itself and how stressful it might be and also how long the episode lasts.
Hives have many causes. Sometimes they are the symptoms of other illnesses so it is very important to have your doctor check you out for any other problems which might be lurking behind the outbreak. - 15437
Hives are bumpy, red, itchy patches that go away in less than a day usually. They are raised bumps because histamine, a chemical in the body, squeezes fluid out of blood vessels and it collects under the skin. It is said that they feel like there is a bunch of bees having a raucous party under the skin, hence the name.
Frequently, their cause is easy to find. You eat a raspberry and end up looking like one.
Some causes of hives are hard to pinpoint. Some skins react to hot or cold air with an itchy rash. Everyday chemicals are sometimes the culprits. Even some pets may trigger an attack or that little growth on the tree next door.
Our skin is the largest organ we have so, although it is very forgiving about many chemicals but, it is totally at the mercy of hormonal changes. Stress changes body chemistry so yes, stress causes some people to break out in hives.
No one knows for sure what triggers an outbreak but, it is thought to be a combination of a chemical produced in the gut, adrenaline and another hormone released as part of the 'fight or flight" phenomenon. Get all these together in overabundance and you could get real itchy, real fast. Some people get hives as one of the symptoms of anxiety attacks.
If your skin is allergic to the chemicals caused by stress, it will likely keep having hives for longer than 6 weeks which is the clinical requirement for chronic hives. Unless you can get rifd of what is bothering you, the bumps will persist.
Remember, chronic hives are not always caused by stress. Sometimes even experts in the field cannot find the cause. Luckily, there are many fine, effective treatments available today.
What to do when the bumps start? Take a cool shower. Hot water will trigger faster production of histamines which will turn you into an itchy bump factory.
For stress-caused hives, doctors often prescribes Doxepin, a combination of antihistamine and antidepressant medication. It's often a tremendous benefit both to treat the hives and to help people relax. Some doctors view these symptoms as the manifestation of the first signs of clinical depression.
When they arrive, try to determine what caused the hives. They look the same whether they were caused by a toxin in your surroundings or stress. Sometimes it is really hard to come to a firm conclusion.
Sometimes finding the cause of hives involves some detective work. Doctors suggest keeping an accurate diary of everything when an episode begins. It is important to note everything from the time of day, the food that's in front of you, the location, the mood you're in, the situation itself and how stressful it might be and also how long the episode lasts.
Hives have many causes. Sometimes they are the symptoms of other illnesses so it is very important to have your doctor check you out for any other problems which might be lurking behind the outbreak. - 15437
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