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What Causes Recurrent Urticaria?

I have been suffering from chronic Urticaria for last 3 years which causes continued itching/ rashes all over body.I also have hypothyroidism and same is under control with medicine. Please advise possible reasons for persisting skin allergy and itching. I have shown to many dermatologists in Lucknow but nothing gives lasting relief. Please advise
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
hi sir/madam,
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.

Urticarial rashes are commonly known as hives. They are most commonly caused due to an allergic reaction. In Ayurveda, a condition called Sheetapitta is explained, which bears similar symptoms of Urticaria. There is no specific and satisfactory treatment in contemporary science for the condition of urticaria. But, it can be effectively managed through Ayurveda system of medicine.

Causative factors as per Ayurveda:-

1. Excess intake of salty and pungent foods.
2. Consumption of large amount of sour gruels .
3. Excess intake of mustard.
4. Exposure to cold wind.
5. Contact of cold substances.
6. Day sleep.
7. Improper emesis.
8. Altered features in winter and rainy season.
9. Insect bite.
10.contact of poisonous insects or bugs.

Prodromal symptoms:-

1. Thirst
2. Tastelessness
3. Nausea
4. Debility/fatigue
5. Heaviness of the body/lethargy

Diet to be followed:-

1. Older rice.
2. Green gram.
3. Horse gram.
4. Bitter-gourd.
5. Pomegranate.
6. Gooseberry.
7. Warm water.

Food to be Avoided:-

1. Milk and milk products
2. Fish
3. Sugar and its derivative
4. Alcohol
5. Suppression of vomiting
6. Cold water
7. Exposure to breeze

Ayurvedic medicines to be taken are:-

1. Tulasi capsule- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals.
2. Aller-G Care- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals.
3. Amritadi kashaya- 10 to 15 ml with equal quantity of water.
4. Sootashekhara rasa- 1-0-1 with water after food.
5. Manikya rasa- 1-0-1 with water after food.

Hope it was helpful.
Stay healthy,Believe in Ayurveda.
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Ayurveda Specialist Dr. TINU VARGHESE's  Response
hi sir/madam,
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.

Urticarial rashes are commonly known as hives. They are most commonly caused due to an allergic reaction. In Ayurveda, a condition called Sheetapitta is explained, which bears similar symptoms of Urticaria. There is no specific and satisfactory treatment in contemporary science for the condition of urticaria. But, it can be effectively managed through Ayurveda system of medicine.

Causative factors as per Ayurveda:-

1. Excess intake of salty and pungent foods.
2. Consumption of large amount of sour gruels .
3. Excess intake of mustard.
4. Exposure to cold wind.
5. Contact of cold substances.
6. Day sleep.
7. Improper emesis.
8. Altered features in winter and rainy season.
9. Insect bite.
10.contact of poisonous insects or bugs.

Prodromal symptoms:-

1. Thirst
2. Tastelessness
3. Nausea
4. Debility/fatigue
5. Heaviness of the body/lethargy

Diet to be followed:-

1. Older rice.
2. Green gram.
3. Horse gram.
4. Bitter-gourd.
5. Pomegranate.
6. Gooseberry.
7. Warm water.

Food to be Avoided:-

1. Milk and milk products
2. Fish
3. Sugar and its derivative
4. Alcohol
5. Suppression of vomiting
6. Cold water
7. Exposure to breeze

Ayurvedic medicines to be taken are:-

1. Tulasi capsule- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals.
2. Aller-G Care- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals.
3. Amritadi kashaya- 10 to 15 ml with equal quantity of water.
4. Sootashekhara rasa- 1-0-1 with water after food.
5. Manikya rasa- 1-0-1 with water after food.

Hope it was helpful.
Stay healthy,Believe in Ayurveda.
I find this answer helpful

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What Causes Recurrent Urticaria?

hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. Urticarial rashes are commonly known as hives. They are most commonly caused due to an allergic reaction. In Ayurveda, a condition called Sheetapitta is explained, which bears similar symptoms of Urticaria. There is no specific and satisfactory treatment in contemporary science for the condition of urticaria. But, it can be effectively managed through Ayurveda system of medicine. Causative factors as per Ayurveda:- 1. Excess intake of salty and pungent foods. 2. Consumption of large amount of sour gruels . 3. Excess intake of mustard. 4. Exposure to cold wind. 5. Contact of cold substances. 6. Day sleep. 7. Improper emesis. 8. Altered features in winter and rainy season. 9. Insect bite. 10.contact of poisonous insects or bugs. Prodromal symptoms:- 1. Thirst 2. Tastelessness 3. Nausea 4. Debility/fatigue 5. Heaviness of the body/lethargy Diet to be followed:- 1. Older rice. 2. Green gram. 3. Horse gram. 4. Bitter-gourd. 5. Pomegranate. 6. Gooseberry. 7. Warm water. Food to be Avoided:- 1. Milk and milk products 2. Fish 3. Sugar and its derivative 4. Alcohol 5. Suppression of vomiting 6. Cold water 7. Exposure to breeze Ayurvedic medicines to be taken are:- 1. Tulasi capsule- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals. 2. Aller-G Care- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals. 3. Amritadi kashaya- 10 to 15 ml with equal quantity of water. 4. Sootashekhara rasa- 1-0-1 with water after food. 5. Manikya rasa- 1-0-1 with water after food. Hope it was helpful. Stay healthy,Believe in Ayurveda.