Monday, July 23, 2012

What Causes The Condition Known As Urticaria?

By Remo David


You might have heard about a lot of allergic reactions. They can be mild reactions. These are reactions that are harmless. Some allergic reactions will be having alarming symptoms. Simple home remedies will never be really enough as a treatment for these cases. This skin problem would mean you have to go to a doctor for proper treatment. Urticaria actually leads to the formation of many patches on the skin that prove to be quite itchy. This allergic reaction is actually how the body responds to the antigen. The body-s natural reaction to any new medicine or new food it is allergic to is negative. Red welts that are quite unpleasant to look at will appear all over the body. Soon they would feel too ashamed to remove their clothes. The raised hives on the skin aren-t something you would like to look at.

What is the main cause for the development of urticaria? Some people might be facing a lot of mental and emotional stress in life. You may think they are not in any way related to allergic reactions. But when you study this in detail, you will observe that emotional stress can lead to various kinds of allergic reactions.

Did you know that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can even lead to allergic reactions? Thus when you find that sun light could be a triggering factor; it needs to be avoided immediately. Some people tend to perspire or sweat too much to the point that it is unnatural. They don-t even have to do anything strenuous; they simply sweat too much. This might lead to irritation and an itchy feeling. And it is something that will happen all the time. You will also notice red patches forming. It will also do you no good even if you apply a lot of prickly heat powders. It is better to stay indoors or in air conditioned rooms in such cases.

Certain illness can sometimes lead to urticaria. For instance, you might have recently suffered from leukemia. You might have suffered from some auto immune disease. Systemic lupus erythematosis might have occurred. This is also one way to have urticaria developing. Systemic lupus urticaria could even result for mononucleosis and other infections. Although the root causes are different, the symptoms are essentially the same. The skin will be inflamed or swollen, and there will also be a stinging or burning sensation, as well as some itching. You will also notice some skin colored welts appearing, and they are going to be distinct because of their clear edges.

Urticaria can actually be caused by some risk factors and triggers. This includes certain new medications and animal dander. The dander from cats is highly dangerous. Apart from this, insect bites might also start a new series of allergic response. The dietary requirements of many people are often supplemented by more and more sea foods. They even increase their consumption of nuts, eggs and shellfish. This condition would most likely affect them even more. Itching could also be triggered by pollens grains. Many people would experience a lot of swelling around their mouth and lips. This condition is then known as angioedema.




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