Homeopathic Treatments for Hives

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:

·         Wasp and bee stings

·         Medications such as codeine, antibiotics and aspirin

·         Exercises and sweating

·         Food additives

·         Cold temperatures

·         Infections – which could be parasitic, bacterial or viral in nature

·         Contact with certain plants or animals

·         Sunshine and/or heat

·         Emotional stress

·         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.