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Hives After Childbirth. Itchiness. Allergy Test Shows Cause Unknown. What To Do?

Hi, I developed hives three months after I gave birth to my daughter. It started after nearly 6 hours of sun exposure on July 2011. After that, I had hives everyday and used reactine to manage it. The hives disappeared on March 2012 but came back when the cold weather set in (October). Again, I had it everyday until May of this year. The hives went away but severe itchiness begun when the weather got really warm.

I had an allergy test done but the cause is unknown.

What can I do about this condition?
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Chronic Urticaria(Hives) more than six weeks.

The cause of chronic urticaria is very difficult to determine then acute urticaria.

In most people with chronic urticaria it is impossible to find the cause.

But in your case it is related to change it the season.

You need to observe are different activities you do during those times but may not be doing it when your symptom free.
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Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Muhammad Ijaz Nasir's  Response
Thanks for your query. Most probably you have some seasonal allergies. The most important allergens are
•     Pollen
•     Dust
Proper history and record keeping about the things you take every day will help you to diagnose the cause of allergy.
•     Meanwhile I would suggest you to take antihistamines like loratadine 10 mg once daily
•     You can also take the help of some allergy centers to detect the allergens
•     Also take plenty of water
•     Avoid sun exposure
•     Avoid perfume, dust, allergens and all those things which cause this allergy
I am sure that the symptoms will improve if you don’t get relief,plz let me know on pakheim@gmail.com pakheim@yahoo.com
Hoping that you will get benefit from my advice.
My prayers are with you.
Thanks and best regards.
Dr. IjazNasir
Chest Specialist and Head of Chest Department
Gulab Devi Chest Hospital Lahore

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Pediatrician Dr. Imraan Hussain 's  Response
hi

Thanks for your query

i can feel your concerns

i want to inquire if you have any family history of asthma or allergic disorder?

cause of hives is usualy difficult is difficult to determine

it is usually due to pollen ,dust, or certain foods

you can use antihistamine after consulting your doctor

she seems to have a common cold

take green tea and honey

avoid cold and soft drinks

use a mask when go out

avoid pollen ,dust and pets

take plenty of juices and fluids

Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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Hives After Childbirth. Itchiness. Allergy Test Shows Cause Unknown. What To Do?

Hello, Chronic Urticaria(Hives) more than six weeks. The cause of chronic urticaria is very difficult to determine then acute urticaria. In most people with chronic urticaria it is impossible to find the cause. But in your case it is related to change it the season. You need to observe are different activities you do during those times but may not be doing it when your symptom free.