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Hives

A red, raised, and an itchy skin rash that might have been triggered by allergens is called hives or urticaria. Some of the triggers that can cause hives are medications (some antibiotics and NSAIDs), food (nuts, shellfish, eggs), infections, fever, dust mites, latex, pollen, sunlight exposure, etc. Antihistamines like Fexofenadine and Cetirizine are used for its treatment.

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I am experiencing itchy hives. Could it be due to food allergy?

Query: Hi doctor,I think I might be having an allergic reaction to something that I ate. I have been experiencing itchy hives since last night, and I do not know what to do. It is the first time this has happened to me, and I feel terrified. Could it be a food allergy? How do I figure out what I am allergi...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com. From your description, this seems to be a food allergy. Different people have different allergies. Recall your diet 24 hours before the onset of allergy, and you will be able to find the triggers. Peanut allergy is usu...  Read Full »

I am suffering from migraines. Is Eptinezumab effective?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been enduring these excruciating migraines for what feels like an eternity, and I am desperately seeking relief. I have experimented with numerous medications, but none appear to be effective. Lately, I came across a treatment called Eptinezumab. I have learned that it is an infu...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Eptinezumab is a relatively new migraine treatment administered through a series of infusions. It belongs to the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitor class, which blocks the activity of CGRP, a protein associated with the inflammato...  Read Full »

Please suggest alternative treatments for chronic pain and hives.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 148 pounds. I have been dealing with chronic pain and recurrent hives for an extended period, exhausting all allopathic approaches without relief. I am considering exploring alternative methods like acupuncture and tradit...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, it is very important to make a proper diagnosis first, and then we can start treatment accordingly. Given your prolonged pain and recurring hives, it could be related to conditions like arthritis or autoim...  Read Full »

Can acupuncture help in treating my persistent hives?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 45-year-old woman who has been experiencing persistent hives and has explored various treatment options but it does come back. I have an absolutely clear medical history and am not under any medication. Do you think acupuncture might help? I have heard it is really beneficial. Ho...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of persistent hive and questions about acupuncture, acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the skin. it is a Chinese traditional medicine. It aims to restore bala...  Read Full »

How to know whether I am allergic to mango or not?

Query: Hello doctor, I have mango allergy, and I am wondering if mango concentrate can cause an allergic reaction. I had mango juice, and I did not break out at all, but last year I had an allergic reaction that was from mangoes or peel, that were hives and swelling. Before I turned 18, I was eating mangoe...  Read Full »


Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to identify which part of the mango are you allergic to and avoid it. Is it the juice or for the peal? Also, any particular variety of mango needs to be identified like banganapalli, alphonso, etc. If recurring with all the variety of mangoes then try to avo...  Read Full »

I am suffering from chronic urticaria. Please suggest

Query: Hello doctor,So, I have hives, also known as chronic urticaria. Basically, I break out when the climate I am in is hot, or when I exercise. I visited my family doctor and he told me to get a blood test he also gave me a Cetirizine (Zyrtec) prescription which is 20 mg. I have been taking this medicat...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The blood test should determine what allergen is causing the problems in you. Sometimes it can be a combination of allergens. Once we know that we help you avoid the same and prevent the sensitivity reactions. Allergies and hypersensitivities are not cured by medicin...  Read Full »

Can you suggest me a therapy to overcome heat allergy?

Query: Hello doctor, From one and a half year, I am suffering from heat allergy. Whenever I am exposed to the sun or when my body temperature rises, I get red hives on my body, especially on hands and chest. It usually lasts for 10 to 15 minutes and disappears. This happens when I am stressed, angry or dur...  Read Full »


Dr. Shalini Patodiya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem is a characteristic of cholinergic urticaria. It is a type of urticariawhere patients are allergic to their own sweat. So, whenever a patient sweats, for example, due to heat, sun, stress, or exercise. etc., the patient develops hives. Levocetirizine can su...  Read Full »

I have a weird rash on the back. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old male. I have a weird rash on the back. It looks like hives but does not itch or burn at all. It only appears when I sweat or take a shower.  Read Full »


Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is due to urticaria or hives. The mainstay treatment for this is to avoid the triggering factors, like in your case sweating or shower. I will suggest some medications. Please take them and let me know about the outcome. Tablet Montair LC (Montelukast and Le...  Read Full »

Why do I have the appearance of a rash after bathing?

Query: Hi doctor, Daily after my shower, my face turns red with rash. This has been happening since years. I have changed my soap and face wash several times. Besides, I have lived in many cities; this happens every time and everywhere. What could be the reason? What should I do for it? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history it appears that, you are suffering from cholinergic urticaria or heat hives. This condition of being hypersensitive or extremely sensitive to heat or the response of sweating. People with this condition often wonder why they feel itch when they exerci...  Read Full »

My 1-year-old daughter has rashes and a fever, and the doctor felt she has an Amoxicillin allergy. She also has hives that itch. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a one-year-old daughter, she has a rash all over her body and is running a fever of 102.5 currently taking Benadryl and Zantac she was previously taking amoxicillin for an ear infection took it for seven days, and then started to break out took her to the doctor they put her the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. This could be related to viral infection, that has rash and fever. Although we need more details to delineate causative agents. You should mention the day of fever when she had the rash and the character of the rash and l...  Read Full »

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