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What Is The Cause Of Hives?
For about 5 days I ve been getting bites or hives. They show up at night when I am in bed and are pretty itchy initially, however, the itch becomes very minimal within 12 hours even though the bump remains. I think I ve eliminated bed bugs and am now trying to eliminate spiders and fleas. The only thing I can think of in my diet that has changed is blood pressure medicine. It is possible to get hives from Byhstolic (nebivolol) tablets?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Hello,
Based on your symptoms, you seem to be suffering from Acute Urticaria. This can occur as a result of medications (yes even BP meds), insect bites, food allergies, airbourne allergens like pollen grains, basically just about anything can cause you urticaria. However, since you have a clear history of BP medication being changed, this may be the culprit. You can report this to your treating physician who may change the medication. Meanwhile you may take non sedating antihistamic like levocetrizine in the morning and sedating (if itching is severe) antihistaminic like hydroxyxine 10mg at night/before sleep. This alleviate the symptoms of itching.
Regards
Dr. Tushar K
drtusharks@gmail.com
Based on your symptoms, you seem to be suffering from Acute Urticaria. This can occur as a result of medications (yes even BP meds), insect bites, food allergies, airbourne allergens like pollen grains, basically just about anything can cause you urticaria. However, since you have a clear history of BP medication being changed, this may be the culprit. You can report this to your treating physician who may change the medication. Meanwhile you may take non sedating antihistamic like levocetrizine in the morning and sedating (if itching is severe) antihistaminic like hydroxyxine 10mg at night/before sleep. This alleviate the symptoms of itching.
Regards
Dr. Tushar K
drtusharks@gmail.com
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