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Suggest Remedy For Body Itching Caused By Hives
Question: How do I get rid of the itch from hives
Brief Answer:
take antihistamines to get rid off itching.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic,
Urticaria is a skin condition with raised, red, itchy bumps. It is also known as hives.
Allergic hives or urticaria could occur as a result of physical touch,pressure, heat,cold,anxiety, exertion etc.
So,if you are suffering from this then first thing you don't have to worry.
Mostly,it subsides by itself or you may take antihistamines to get rid off itching.
1) Cetirizine 10 mg twice daily till the rashes disappears.
2) Montelukast one daily if itching does not subside with cetrizine.
3) A topical soothing lotion (calamine lotion) to be applied over rashes or hives would also be helpful symptomatically.
4) Keep a good eye on thing which is causing the allergic reaction. e.g dust, particular food, clothing etc.
I would expect that you will start improving in 2 or 3 days and in case not,then it would be advisable to see some nearby doctor who may order routine blood counts with ESR after careful inspection this rashes of hives.
Hope this will help you and if you need any more help,do not hesitate to ask again.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
take antihistamines to get rid off itching.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic,
Urticaria is a skin condition with raised, red, itchy bumps. It is also known as hives.
Allergic hives or urticaria could occur as a result of physical touch,pressure, heat,cold,anxiety, exertion etc.
So,if you are suffering from this then first thing you don't have to worry.
Mostly,it subsides by itself or you may take antihistamines to get rid off itching.
1) Cetirizine 10 mg twice daily till the rashes disappears.
2) Montelukast one daily if itching does not subside with cetrizine.
3) A topical soothing lotion (calamine lotion) to be applied over rashes or hives would also be helpful symptomatically.
4) Keep a good eye on thing which is causing the allergic reaction. e.g dust, particular food, clothing etc.
I would expect that you will start improving in 2 or 3 days and in case not,then it would be advisable to see some nearby doctor who may order routine blood counts with ESR after careful inspection this rashes of hives.
Hope this will help you and if you need any more help,do not hesitate to ask again.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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