Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Hives also known as urticaria is an
allergic reaction which normally takes place when a sufferer comes into
contact with a triggering allergen.
Many of these affecting
allergens may be difficult if not impossible to pinpoint due to the many
underlying factors which might cause hypersensitivity, thus triggering
Urticaria.
Symptoms of the condition range in size from a few
millimetres to several inches in diameter. Urticaria hives can be round,
or they can form rings or large patches which grow and swell into each
other, in many cases the swelling may grow and grow especially to the
head area, this is a secondary more serious condition called Angioedema.
Hives
can occur on most parts of the body and in many cases the whole body,
however the symptoms of urticaria rarely affect the palms of the hand or
the soles of the feet.
Hives are classified as acute or chronic
depending on the length of the episode, most chronic cases are also
considered as idiopathic as the reasons are more often than not hard to
determine.
The treatment of Urticaria hives depends on the rigour
of the symptoms with the most commonly used treatments being
Non-sedating antihistamines, including Allegra, Claritin, Clarinex, and
Zyrtec, however after much research it's clear that drugs might not be
the best course of action in dealing with urticaria.
11 Home remedy tips for treating Urticaria Hives
1. Calamine lotion-applying to the effected area can offer some short term relief from the constant itching.
2.
Milk of magnesia applied to the lesions, provides some relief. As milk
of magnesia is an alcalescent solution it helps in removing the
irritating itchy sensation
3. Stop the itching get 1/2 a container
filled with warm water, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda.
Soaking yourself at least once a day can make a lot of difference.
4. Applying aloe Vera gel or vitamin E oil to the affected area at least twice a day may offer some relief.
5.
Drink nettle tea which is made by mixing 2 tsp of powdered nettles in
to hot water. add natural honey or freshly squeezed lemon to taste if
required
6. Cayenne pepper preferably natural or the capsule variety may help reduce the swelling and so speeding up the healing process.
7. Green tea is very good for health and contains natural antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory.
8. To relieve pain and swelling, apply a cool gel pack or ice pack to the affected area.
9.
Make a paste with 2 cups of oatmeal and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Add a little liquid to make it into a paste. Apply to affected area for
15-30 minutes. It dries the hives up within a couple of hours.
10.
Excessive amounts of vitamin C, is well known to aid many skin
conditions which includes urticaria, try the powdered variety and stick
to Vitamin C d2
11. Peanut oil rubbed into the legions is thought to help many sufferers
These
are all natural ways of dealing with the symptoms of urticaria, but by
far the best way of dealing with any chronic condition is to address the
problem at its roots so you never have to put up with further attacks.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
10 Natural Remedies For Stopping Chronic Hives
6:01:00 AM
Chronic Hives, also referred to as urticaria, is an allergic
reaction apparent on the skin as a rash. The rash may develop as lots of
tiny little bumps which may look something like nettle rash, or they
may appear as odd coloured and shaped swellings. These swellings are
called Urticarial wheels.
Large patches are often a symptom of chronic urticaria, these patches or wheels often grow and expand to join each other, sometimes covering the whole body.
Hives or urticaria normally appear after contact with a triggering allergen which could range from cosmetics, airborne toxins, chemicals, drugs even food.
Trying to find one's specific trigger is difficult at best & can be almost impossible, this is why most cases of chronic hives are referred to as idiopathic which basically means there is no known cause for the urticaria outbreaks.
Although hives can occur on most parts of the body they rarely affect the palms of the hand or the soles of the feet.
Hives (urticaria) is a condition classified as either acute or chronic depending on how often the outbreaks occur, cases which clear up within a period of six weeks or less are labelled as acute longer or repeated outbreaks are referred to as chronic.
Unfortunately for many sufferers chronic hives can be a life changing affliction, although more often than not considered by many as nothing more than an allergy.
The traditional treatment of acute and chronic hives is limited and depends on the period and extent of the outbreaks. The most commonly used treatments for chronic hives are Non-sedating prescribed or over the counter antihistamines, orally taken steroids, steroid creams and less frequently (depending on where you live cortisone injections).
No Long Term Answer
While these methods may provide a quick fix for many sufferers with the acute variation of hives (urticaria) they are not a long term answer and offer little or no relief for the chronic sufferer.
It should also be noted that with long term use many of these drugs may actually be contributing to the overall condition due to toxins being left in the body causing a toxic build up.
10 Tips for Treating and Avoiding Chronic Hives
1. When nothing else works, fast yourself on mineral water (or filtered water).
2. Stop drinking tea and coffee (caffeine products)
3. Use Vitamin D3, Sunlight is great but we're not all blessed with good whether, normal Vitamin D is not sufficient you will need to use D3 preferably in powder form as opposed to capsule or tablet, the recommended amount set in the USA is around 400 IU (international units per day), the UK offers no IU guidance at the time of writing. I take 1000 IU per day which helps.
4. Avoid anything containing 'Trans fatty acids' or 'Hydrogenated fat'
5. Cats Claw (root)
Cats claw has been used for over 2000 years in the treatment of intestinal and immune problems.
6. Naturally detoxify your body by drinking unsweetened Green tea (this really helps over time)
7. Chewing a clove once a day can kill intestinal parasites and act as an anti-microbial agent against fungi and bacteria which in many cases may contribute towards chronic hives (chronic urticaria).
8. To relieve pain and swelling, apply a cold towel or cool pack to the affected area.
9. Natural Ginger has been used for as long back as anyone can remember for treating upset stomachs, however it is also especially good for immune disorders.
10. Stop Smoking, if you are a smoker and you suffer with chronic hives (urticaria) your smoking will hinder any of your efforts, annoying I know but unfortunately that's the way it is.
Large patches are often a symptom of chronic urticaria, these patches or wheels often grow and expand to join each other, sometimes covering the whole body.
Hives or urticaria normally appear after contact with a triggering allergen which could range from cosmetics, airborne toxins, chemicals, drugs even food.
Trying to find one's specific trigger is difficult at best & can be almost impossible, this is why most cases of chronic hives are referred to as idiopathic which basically means there is no known cause for the urticaria outbreaks.
Although hives can occur on most parts of the body they rarely affect the palms of the hand or the soles of the feet.
Hives (urticaria) is a condition classified as either acute or chronic depending on how often the outbreaks occur, cases which clear up within a period of six weeks or less are labelled as acute longer or repeated outbreaks are referred to as chronic.
Unfortunately for many sufferers chronic hives can be a life changing affliction, although more often than not considered by many as nothing more than an allergy.
The traditional treatment of acute and chronic hives is limited and depends on the period and extent of the outbreaks. The most commonly used treatments for chronic hives are Non-sedating prescribed or over the counter antihistamines, orally taken steroids, steroid creams and less frequently (depending on where you live cortisone injections).
No Long Term Answer
While these methods may provide a quick fix for many sufferers with the acute variation of hives (urticaria) they are not a long term answer and offer little or no relief for the chronic sufferer.
It should also be noted that with long term use many of these drugs may actually be contributing to the overall condition due to toxins being left in the body causing a toxic build up.
10 Tips for Treating and Avoiding Chronic Hives
1. When nothing else works, fast yourself on mineral water (or filtered water).
2. Stop drinking tea and coffee (caffeine products)
3. Use Vitamin D3, Sunlight is great but we're not all blessed with good whether, normal Vitamin D is not sufficient you will need to use D3 preferably in powder form as opposed to capsule or tablet, the recommended amount set in the USA is around 400 IU (international units per day), the UK offers no IU guidance at the time of writing. I take 1000 IU per day which helps.
4. Avoid anything containing 'Trans fatty acids' or 'Hydrogenated fat'
5. Cats Claw (root)
Cats claw has been used for over 2000 years in the treatment of intestinal and immune problems.
6. Naturally detoxify your body by drinking unsweetened Green tea (this really helps over time)
7. Chewing a clove once a day can kill intestinal parasites and act as an anti-microbial agent against fungi and bacteria which in many cases may contribute towards chronic hives (chronic urticaria).
8. To relieve pain and swelling, apply a cold towel or cool pack to the affected area.
9. Natural Ginger has been used for as long back as anyone can remember for treating upset stomachs, however it is also especially good for immune disorders.
10. Stop Smoking, if you are a smoker and you suffer with chronic hives (urticaria) your smoking will hinder any of your efforts, annoying I know but unfortunately that's the way it is.
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