HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Hives And Swollen Hands

It looks like my son has hives on his hands, fingers, elbows, and a small patch on his face. I gave him 25mg diphenhydramine last night and again this morning. We also iced the swollen hands. The hives do not look any better. When else can I do for him and when should I take him to the doctor?
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
Report Abuse
  User's Response
HI
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is the allergic condition then it can response to second generation anti-histamine and best medicine is Levocetirizine 10 mg three times in day, some time may need steroid but it needs to be given under medical supervision and according to age, differential diagnosis is also matter of concern, and hope this information helps.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Hives And Swollen Hands

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if this is the allergic condition then it can response to second generation anti-histamine and best medicine is Levocetirizine 10 mg three times in day, some time may need steroid but it needs to be given under medical supervision and according to age, differential diagnosis is also matter of concern, and hope this information helps.