Common Causes & Symptoms Of Urticaria And It’s Homeopathic Treatment

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Welcome To
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Homeopathy Treatment For Urticaria
IDENTIFY URTICARIA
CAUSES
TIPS FOR PREVENTION
HELPS TO CURE
DURATION OF THE DISEASE
USEFUL HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
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What is Urticaria (allergy/ hives) and how to
identify it?

• Urticaria is a transient erythematous swelling of
  the skin, associated with itching, which usually
  resolves within 24 hours.  It is caused by
  degranulation of histamine containing cells (mast
  cells) in the superficial dermis. Hives often
  appears as a raised, itchy rash. The medical name
  for hives is urticaria, also call it welts,
  wheals, or nettle rash.
• Hives affects around 20 of people at some time
  in their lives. The issue can be chronic or
  acute. It is not possible to catch hives from
  another person. However, in some cases, hives
  occurs with a contagious infection.

How long does the individual lesion last?lt24
hours (Urticaria)gt24 hours (Urticarial
Vasculitis) How long has the condition been
present? lt6 Weeks (Acute Urticaria) gt6 Weeks
(Chronic Urticaria)
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What are the common causes of Urticaria?
Acute and Chronic Urticaria Hives can develop
as a reaction to allergens, Another physical
trigger, such as extreme temperatures or an
underlying health condition such as viral or
bacterial infections/ auto immune disease.
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1. Allergens

• Hives can develop when the body reacts to an
  allergen. When an allergic reaction occurs, the
  body releases a protein called histamine. Next,
  tiny blood vessels called capillaries leak fluid.
  This fluid accumulates in the skin and
  causes inflammation and a rash. As fluid
  accumulates under the skin, small bumps form.
• The reaction can occur if a person consumes
  something or touches something that they are
  allergic to. This is known as contact
  urticaria.
• If acute hives results from an allergic reaction,
  the cause may be
• A medication, such as
• Some antibiotics
• Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  (NSAIDs), such as aspirin
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, which
  are drugs for high blood pressure
• Nuts, eggs, seafood, or another food allergen
• Latex
• Kiwi, banana, chestnuts, or mango, in people with
  a latex allergy
• Some plants, including nettles, poison ivy, and
  poison oak
• Additives in some foods, cosmetics, and other
  products

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2. Physical Triggers

• A physical factor other than an allergen can
  cause hives.
• Here are some possible triggers
• Sunlight exposure
• Scratching or rubbing the skin
• Pressure, from a tight belt, for example
• Extreme temperatures or changes in temperature
• A high body temperature, due to sweating,
  exercise, anxiety, or a hot shower
• adrenalin, which the body releases during
  exercise and exposure to heat or stress
• UV light from a tanning bed
• Water on the skin, in rare cases
• Vibration, in rare cases

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3. Underlying health conditions

• Some examples of health conditions that can
  cause hives include
• viral infections, such as the flu, the common
  cold, glandular fever, or hepatitis B
• bacterial infections, such as some urinary tract
  infections and strep throat
• intestinal parasites, such as Giardia lamblia
• autoimmune hypothyroidism
• autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid
  arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögrens
  disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes
• any other condition that causes inflammation of
  blood vessels

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Hives on the legs

• Some people have papular urticaria in reaction
  to insect or spider bites. It usually affects
  children who have not yet developed immunity to
  these bites. The lesions can develop anywhere,
  but commonly occur on the legs.
• Below are some typical features
• The characteristic itchy red bumps, known as
  papules, form in clusters.
• Each papule measures 0.2 to 2.0 centimetres
  across and has a central point.
• They may be fluid-filled.
• New papules may appear as old ones disappear.
• A new insect bite may cause papules to reappear.

• Hives on the face

When hives results from an allergy or sensitivity
reaction, it can significantly affect the face,
for example, by causing swelling in the lips. The
swelling can become more widespread and affect
the mouth, throat, and airways. In this case, the
person may find it hard to breathe. This is an
emergency, and the person needs urgent medical
care. They are at risk of developing a
life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
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Anaphylaxis

• Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that
  can affect the whole body. It can lead to serious
  breathing difficulties and a loss of
  consciousness. It is a medical emergency and can
  be fatal if treatment is delayed. If a person
  develops hives, they need to be aware of any
  further symptoms that could indicate an
  anaphylactic reaction.
• Immediate medical attention is necessary if the
  person experiences
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swelling of the lining of the mouth, tongue,
  lips, and throat, causing difficulty breathing
• Cold, clammy skin
• A rapid heartbeat
• Faintness or light-headedness
• An unexpectedly abrupt feeling of intense anxiety

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Hives vs. other rashes

• Hives are a kind of rash. If someone has hives,
  the rash typically has these features,
• It is raised and itchy.
• There may be swelling under the affected skin.
• There may be papules or plaques.
• The affected areas of skin can expand and join
  together.
• The rash may be pink, red, or skin-colored.
• The center turns pale in the middle if someone
  presses on it.
• Each bump may last less than 24 hours, but other
  bumps may replace it.
• The bumps can seem to appear and disappear and
  change shape or location suddenly.

• Is Urticaria contagious?

Urticaria is not contagious. However, if it stems
from an underlying infection, that infection
could be contagious. Example of these infections
include the flu, the common cold, glandular
fever, also known as mono, and hepatitis B. Also,
if Urticaria result from pests, such as dust
mites, other people nearby might have the same
reaction
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• How is it diagnosed?

• Acute urticaria do not need extensive diagnostic
  procedures. Urticaria activity score is a useful
  tool for evaluation of urticaria.
• Complete blood count (CBC) Including eosinophil
  count in case of underlying parasite
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) which is
  elevated in case of vasculitis
• Urea and electrolyte, thyroid and liver function
  test which might reveal an underlying disorder
• C reactive protein are important investigations
  for diagnosis of infections in urticaria.
• Autologous Serum Skin Test (ASST)is a simple
  office procedure for diagnosis of auto reactive
  urticaria.
• Total IgE and specific IgE to possible allergens
• e.g., food such as shelfish and peanuts
• Antinuclear factor (ANA) in chronic urticaria OR
  urticarial vasculitis
• Closed ball point pen tip is a simple test to
  diagnose dermographism.

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Tips for reducing Urticaria symptoms include

• Using a soothing lotion or cool compresses to
  ease the itchiness
• Wearing loose, light, cotton clothing
• Avoiding scratching
• Choosing soaps, moisturizers, and other cosmetics
  for sensitive skin
• Avoiding overheating by taking cold showers and
  using a fan
• Avoiding sun exposure
• Avoiding exposure to known triggers
• There is some evidence that supplements, such
  as vitamin D3, can help treat chronic Urticaria.
  However, there is currently not enough evidence
  to confirm that they work.
• It is important to speak with a healthcare
  professional before using supplements, as these
  can trigger adverse reactions. Some supplements
  and vitamins contain substances that can
  trigger Urticaria.

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Tips for preventing Urticaria

• Choosing mild or fragrance-free soaps, skin
  creams, and detergents
• Taking over-the-counter antihistamines when the
  pollen count is high, if pollen may be a trigger
• Keeping a record of any possible triggers, such
  as a food diary
• Talking to a doctor about whether medications may
  be responsible
• Using meditation and other relaxation techniques
  to manage stress.
• Almost any food can cause an allergic reaction.
  Some common triggers include
• Milk
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Soy
• Wheat
• Seafood
• Sesame
• Keeping a record of meals and symptoms can help
  identify which foods are triggering the reaction

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HOW HOMEOPATHY HELPS TO CURE URTICARIA
As per our experience after treating thousands of
cases at Cosmic Homeo Healing centre under the
guidance of Dr. Mahavrat S patel, homeopathy is
highly effective in treating urticaria. Even in
the most severe and chronic cases, the results
have been most encouraging. Homeopathy treats the
person as a whole. It means that homeopathic
treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as
well as his pathological condition. The
homeopathic remedies for Urticaria are selected
after a full individualizing examination and case
analysis, which includes the medical history of
the patient, physical and mental constitution
etc. A miasmatic tendency is also often taken
into account for the treatment of chronic
conditions. Inherited Miasms are the cause as the
theory of chronic diseases discovered in
homeopathy which include family history the
predisposition of the child towards the allergies
and the individualisation of the case by its its
particular expression, conditions that aggravate
and ameliorate the symptoms and the constitution
of the child (Child's temperament mental and
physical response to circumstances), the exact
nature of eruption, and the maintaining cause on
which homeopathic acute, constitutional and inter
current medicines are selected which eventually
make the long lasting and permanent relief to the
patient. Homeopathic treatment, when taken
regularly, can reduce the dependency on
antihistamine, steroids, and other conventional
treatments. After regular use of homeopathic
medicine, the hypersensitivity to allergens can
be reduced with time. 
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Duration Of Homeopathic Treatment for Urticaria

• The total duration of homeopathic treatment for
  urticaria varies from patient to patient
  depending on the following factors 

• The general health of the patient and other
  associated diseases

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Some Useful Homeopathic Medicines are

• Apis mellifica, Arsenic album, Natrum muriaticum,
  Rhus Toxicodendron and Urtica urens are some of
  the common homeopathic remedies for urticaria.
  But, it is advisable to take the homeopathic
  medication should be taken under consultation of
  a homeopathic doctor as the selection of medicine
  the potency and the repetition of medications
  requires a lot of experience for the treatment to
  be effective..  
• Apis mellifica Acts on cellular tissues causing
  odema of skin and mucous membranes. The very
  characteristic effects of the sting of the bee
  furnish unerring indications for its employment
  in disease. Swelling or puffing up of various
  parts, oedema, red rosy hue, stinging pains,
  soreness, intolerance of heat, and slightest
  touch, and afternoon aggravation are some of the
  general guiding symptoms. Erysipelatous
  inflammations, dropsical effusions and anasarca,
  acute, inflammation of kidneys, and other
  parenchymatous tissues are characteristic
  pathological states corresponding to Apis.
• Bovista Urticaria on excitement, with rheumatic
  lameness, palpitation and diarrhoea. Itching on
  getting warm. Urticaria on waking in the morning,
  worse from bathing.

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• Arsenic album The Urticaria caused by eating
  shellfish which causes burning and itching with
  restlessness. Eruptions are worse at night.
  Burning pains the affected parts burn like fire,
  as if hot coals were applied to parts gt by heat,
  hot drinks, hot applications. Attacks like croup
  instead of the usual urticaria.
• Natrum muriaticum Urticaria, acute or chronic
  over whole body especially after violent
  exercise. Urticaria itch and burn. Urticaria,
  itching after exertion. Greasy skin.
• Rhus Toxicodendron Bad effects of getting wet,
  especially after being overheated. Ailments from
  spraining or straining a single part, muscle or
  tendon overlifting, particularly from stretching
  high up to reach things lying on damp ground
  too much summer bathing in lake or river. Red,
  swollen itching intense. Vesicles, herpes
  urticaria pemphigus erysipelas vesicular
  suppurative forms. Glands swollen. Cellulitis.
• Urtica Urens Urticaria caused by eating
  shellfish. Symptoms return at the same time every
  year. Itching blotches. Urticaria, burning heat,
  with formication violent itching. Consequences
  of suppressed nettlerash. Rheumatism alternates
  with nettle-rash. Burn confined to skin.
  Urticaria nodosa. Angioneurotic oedema.

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