A type of skin rashes that are known as
hives are often triggered due to reaction to certain medications, food, or some
kind of other irritants. Hives are somewhat itchy welts that are generally
raised bumps and are red in color, and usually appear rather suddenly on skin.
It generally lasts for at least 2 to 4 hours and could reappear elsewhere.
Hives are also known as Urticaria, and they may persist and could become
chronic too. Fortunately, homeopaths have really great treatments for the
condition. Homeopathy for asthma has also proven to be quite effective.
Causes
Hives could be caused by a lot of things
and at times it could be caused some simple things that could be easily
avoided. Here are some common causes of hives:
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Wasp and bee stings
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Medications such as codeine,
antibiotics and aspirin
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Exercises and sweating
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Food additives
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Cold temperatures
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Infections – which could be
parasitic, bacterial or viral in nature
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Contact with certain plants or
animals
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Sunshine and/or heat
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Emotional stress
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Certain underlying conditions
such as hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or rubella
Homeopathic treatments available for
hives
Here’s a comprehensive list of some common
homeopathic medications for hives:
Histaminum: It
could be acquired only through a homeopath or a homeopathic pharmacy who also
provide homeopathic treatment for infertility. If you are suffering from acute
hives, then this medication could do wonders treating it.
Apis Mellifica: It treats redness, swollen attacks that cause burning sensation and
stinging pain, more frequently at night.
Arsenicum Alb: It is specifically prescribed when the hives is
due to a reaction to consumption of shellfish, in which case the person could
experience anxiety and restlessness.