What Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Angioedema really is?

No matter what type they are chronic diseases can be a real pain in the neck. Itchiness and swelling make this pain worse in the case of chronic idiopathic urticaria angioedema. The reason is that it persists for a long time without any known reason.

Urticaria angioedema is characterized by the rapid swelling of the subcutaneous tissue, dermis, mucosa and submucosal tissues and can be throbbing.

If you have been suffering from urticaria angioedema for more than six weeks and there are no obvious causes, you have chronic idiopathic urticaria angioedema. Want to know more about this disease? Read my comprehensive article about chronic idiopathic urticaria angioedema.

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Chronic idiopathic urticaria angioedema is a type of angioedema that occurs in response to unknown causes and persists for more than six weeks. The swelling can be very annoying and may accompany itching and burning, as with other types of chronic urticaria. Many people face problems, as they are unable to open their eyes due to excessive swelling and others may feel difficulty in breathing if the airway is being blocked because of the swelling caused by chronic idiopathic urticaria angioedema.

Urticaria Angioedema

Urticaria angioedema, also known as Quincke’s edema, is the rapid swelling of the subcutaneous tissue, mucosa, and submucosal tissues.

In extreme cases, it may also cause suffocation as the airway can be blocked due to immense swelling. Therefore, if it progresses rapidly, it should be treated as a medical emergency. If urticaria angioedema has occurred in response to an allergy, epinephrine can be extremely useful. However, if the patient has hereditary urticaria angioedema, treatment with epinephrine has not been very helpful.

Autoimmune Urticaria Angioedema

Urticaria angioedema has two major types: hereditary urticaria angioedema and autoimmune urticaria angioedema. The first is a hereditary disease whereas autoimmune urticaria angioedema is caused when certain parts of body fail to recognize its own constituent parts as self, which allows an immune response against its own cells and tissues. There is a certain type of cells called mast cells, which act as a defense system in humans. However, in certain circumstances, these cells become disturbed and release a fluid called histamine. This fluid can damage the surrounding membranes and cause itching and rashes. This process is called autoimmune, and when the result is urticaria, it is called autoimmune urticaria.

Autoimmune Chronic Urticaria Angioedema

Autoimmune urticaria angioedema, when persisting for more than 48 days continuously is a chronic condition called autoimmune chronic urticaria angioedema. The patient may suffer from burning and itchiness.

Water can be dangerous when you have Aquagenic Urticaria?

You know how important water is for human beings but sometimes it can be hazardous. Do you think I am joking?

Then you do not know about aquagenic Urticaria which is an extremely rare diagnosed form of physical urticaria. It appears in response to any type of water (including normal water, sweat, tears etc) at both cold temperatures and hot temperatures. It is also sometimes also referred to as water urticaria and aquagenous urticaria.

No doubt it is very annoying  because avoiding water completely is not really possible for humans.  However, you can do certain things to minimize the damage done by aquagenic urticaria, mentioned in my detailed article here.

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Aquagenic Urticaria is an extremely rare form of physical urticaria. It appears in response to any type of water (including normal water, sweat, tears, etc) at both cold temperatures and hot temperatures. It is also sometimes referred to as water urticaria and aquagenous urticaria.

Like many other forms of urticaria, some people describe it as an allergy; however, it is not due to histamine releasing, which makes it unique. Aquagenic Urticaria causes an extremely painful reaction to the body of the patient when in contact with water.

Aquagenic Urticaria usually causes the skin to itch and burn after being exposed to water. Hives may also develop on the patient’s skin, which are itchy, raised bumps. The patient may feel pain, which usually lasts between 10 minutes to two hours. Taking a shower may result in soreness and dry eyes. Usually, contact with hot water tends to expedite the formation of hives. The patient may feel out of breath or experience swelling in the throat while drinking water.

The symptoms reappear if the skin comes in contact with any form of water. The patient’s own or someone else’s perspiration can cause a reaction; therefore, it is advisable to stay in a cool environment in the summer to avoid sweating as much as possible. Tears on the patient’s cheeks can also cause pain.

If you are suffering from aquagenic urticaria, try your best to stay out of the rain and carry an umbrella when you go out to ensure that you won’t get wet. Cleansing the body can produce pain so severe that patients may take very short showers to reduce the severity of the pain.

Although there is no proven treatment for Aquagenic Urticaria, dermatologists recommend staying out of water of any kind as much as possible. The patient should take short showers, stay cool, and avoid rain to help relieve suffering. Certain antihistamines, Zostrix, and other types of medications can be consumed to help ease the burning sensation. Want to get rid ofAquagenic Urticaria? Click Here.

The Four Most Important Points To Consider When Managing Urticaria?

Today’s post has four simple tips for managing urticaria, no matter if it is autoimmune urticaria, physical urticaria or any other type.

1: Sort out the causes and triggers, and avoid them as much as you can. For example if you are suffering from heat induced urticaria, avoid hot temperature.
2: Avoid offending stimuli, allergens or foods that can cause allergies like  eggs, nuts, wheat, dairy products etc. Remember, different people can be allergic to different foods. Food elimination technique can be helpful i.e. avoiding one type of food at one time and noting the results and then repeating with other types. This can be time consuming though!
3: Do not rub or unnecessarily touch the rashes, this can cause the rashes to blister and increase itching.
4: Consult a qualified doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment and choose medicines which do not have side effects e.g. herbal products.

You can read about urticaria and related conditions in my post next week.

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What really causes Autoimmune Urticaria?

Sometimes our immune system can become a blind dog in the meat market and goes against itself. This is what happens in autoimmune urticaria.

This weird skin problem shows itself with swelling, redness and itching. It is caused by different autoimmune disorders. These autoimmune disorders are characterized as the malfunctioning of the immune system. It causes it to attack itself. Mast cells, which are widespread in our skin, are supposed to protect us against diseases. However, under certain conditions they freak out and release a fluid called histamine, into the skin causing urticaria.

If you are interested in learning about the causes, symptoms and treatments of autoimmune urticaria, read here to read my detailed article about this annoying disease.

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Autoimmune urticaria is a skin problem found in patients who develop an idiopathic urticaria due to an autoimmune trigger, such as different antibodies. Swelling, redness, and itching caused by autoimmune disorders is called autoimmune urticaria. These autoimmune disorders are characterized as the malfunction of the immune system, which causes it to attack itself. Most of the cases (nearly 50%) of chronic idiopathic urticaria are the result of an autoimmune trigger. Such patients develop autoantibodies directed at the receptor FceRI, which is located on skin mast cells.

Mast cells are widespread in human skin and have the primary task to defend the body against diseases. However, when they are disturbed by allergic or non-allergic causes, they release histamines, which cause urticaria. This process is called autoimmune urticaria.

Autoimmune Chronic Urticaria

Chronic stimulation of the receptor FceRI leads to autoimmune chronic urticaria, which tends to last for a longer period of time than usual; for example, more than six weeks. It is a rare condition; however, it can be extremely problematic for the patient due to itchiness.

Autoimmune Urticaria Symptoms

Autoimmune urticaria can be characterized by many different symptoms, including raised, blanched wheals, anaphylactic reaction, pruritis, angioedema, and rapid onset.

Autoimmune Urticaria Treatment

Here are some valuable treatments for autoimmune urticaria; however, if the problem persists or becomes more severe you must consult an allergist immediately.

• Start with the treatment of underlying disorders.

• Avoid any physical or drug trigger.

• If the patient is suffering from thyroid disease, it needs to be cured first.

• Some systemic antihistamines, including hydroxyzine, doxepin, and cimetidine may be helpful. The patient may take them alone or in combination with each other or with nonsedating antihistamines, such as loratidine, cetirizine, or fexofenadine.

• If the patient also has yeast, tinea, or bacterial infections of the skin, mucosa, or sinuses, they must be treated first.

• For self-administration, patient should be given EpiPen.

How to treat Aquagenous Urticaria or Water Urticaria?

Do you know your body contains 55% to 78% of water? Can you live without water? Of course not! It is a major constituent of your body and an important factor for you to survive. However, you will be surprised to know that coming into contact with water can also cause urticaria. Its called  aquagenous urticaria or water urticaria! Luckily, it is an extremely rare disease so you don’t need to stop talking showers!

Water urticaria usually causes the skin to itch and burn after being exposed to water. Hives, which are itchy, raised bumps, may also develop on the patient’s skin. If you want to learn more about aquagenous urticaria, read here.

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Aquagenous urticaria, an extremely rare form of physical urticaria, appears in response to water at both cold temperatures and hot temperatures. It is also sometimes referred to as water urticaria and aquagenic urticaria.

Like many other forms of urticaria, some people describe it as an allergy; however, it is not due to histamine releasing, which makes it unique. Aquagenous urticaria causes an extremely painful reaction to the body of the patient when in contact with water.

Water urticaria usually causes the skin to itch and burn after being exposed to water. Hives may also develop on the patient’s skin, which are itchy, raised bumps. The patient may feel pain, which usually lasts between 10 minutes to two hours. Taking a shower may result in soreness and dry eyes. Usually, contact with hot water tends to expedite the formation of hives. The patient may feel out of breath or experience swelling in the throat while drinking water.

The symptoms reappear if the skin comes in contact with any form of water. The patient’s own or someone else’s perspiration can cause a reaction; therefore, it is advisable to stay in a cool environment in the summer to avoid sweating as much as possible. Tears on the patient’s cheeks can also cause pain.

If you are suffering from aquagenic urticaria, try your best to stay out of the rain and carry an umbrella when you go out to ensure that you won’t get wet. Cleansing the body can produce pain so severe that patients may take very short showers to reduce the severity of the pain.

Although there is no proven treatment for aquagenic urticaria, dermatologists recommend staying out of water of any kind as much as possible. The patient should take short showers, stay cool, and avoid rain to help relieve suffering. Certain antihistamines, Zostrix, and other types of medications can be consumed to help ease the burning sensation.

What is Allergic Urticaria?

Though there are many urticaria causes by non-allergic reasons, the most common ones occur in response to allergic triggers.

Allergic urticaria or urtcaria allergy is a skin severe condition, characterized by the presence of welts that itch intensely. It is caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or a nervous condition.

Histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances are released from  mast cells, which are released in the skin and tissues in response to the binding of allergen-bound antibodies to high affinity cell surface receptors. Do you have more interest in this topic READ ON!

Allergic urticaria is a severe skin condition characterized by the presence of welts that itch intensely. It is caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or a nervous condition. It is also known as urticaria allergy. Sometimes, it has very similar symptoms to Urticaria Pigmentosa Mastocytosis.

Mast cells play an important role in the allergic reaction that causes allergic urticaria. These cells are widespread in human skin. Histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances are released from these mast cells into the skin and tissues in response to the binding of allergen-bound IgE antibodies to high affinity cell surface receptors. Besides mast cells, basophils and certain other inflammatory cells are also believed to release histamines and other mediators and are thought to play an important role, especially in allergic urticarial diseases.

Allergic Urticaria Treatment

Urticaria allergy treatment can be a challenge even for a physician. The following suggestions can help patients find relief from the itchiness and swelling.

• All allergic urticaria patients should avoid certain drugs, such as aspirin, codeine, opiates, procaine, alcohol, and polymyxin B. Patients should also avoid hot baths and vigorous rubbing after bathing. These drugs and activities can release histamines, which can aggravate the situation and cause extreme itching and flushing. 

• Different foods containing tartrazine or meats preserved with benzoates can trigger allergy. Therefore, you should not consume such food items or confectionery.

• Keep the affected area cool with a fan or an ice pack.

• Oppressive treatment of allergic urticaria is carried out by administering antihistaminic drugs, such as Chloropheneramine (Avil) triprolidine hydrochloride, Actidil and Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (Periactin). Consume according to the doctor’s prescription or the dose frequency should be adjusted to provide adequate coverage for 24 hours.

• The drugs mentioned above may cause varying degrees of drowsiness; therefore driving, operating machines, and performing other jobs that require mental vigilance should be avoided as long as the effect persists. 

• If your urticaria allergy is not responsive to oral antihistamines, then you may have to be treated with injections of adrenaline or steroids, especially if you are having trouble breathing due to swelling in the airway.

What causes Adrenergic Urticaria?

Another weird type of urticaria is adrenergic urticaria.

This is a skin disease which is characterized by the eruption of small red papules with a pale or white halo of vasoconstriction. These appear within 10 to 15 min after an extreme emotional upset for instance a divorce or a bereavement of someone very close.

This is a very rare but different subtype of physical urticaria. It is the most easily identifiable type of urticaria due to its unique symptoms. Some people refer to it as a new form of stress induced urticaria.

Let us learn more about adrenergic urticaria, its causes, symptoms and cures in my article.

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Adrenergic urticaria is a skin disease characterized by the eruption of small, red papules with a pale or white halo of vasoconstriction, appearing within 10 to 15 minutes after an extreme emotional upset. It is a very rare but different subtype of physical urticaria. It is the most easily identifiable type of urticaria due to the unique symptoms. Some people refer to it as a new form of stress induced urticaria. These papules are different from those seen in papular urticaria (which is caused by insect bites), and their treatment is also somewhat different from papular urticaria treatment.

Adrenergic urticaria can occur by a positive response to intradermal adrenaline and noradrenaline injections. However, the actual pathogenesis of adrenergic urticaria is still unknown.

The rashes are usually associated with a burning sensation and pruritus over the palms and soles, lasting for minutes and disappearing impulsively. Patients usually report daily attacks, occurring mainly in the afternoon, following emotional stress and the intake of food items such as coffee, spices, ginger, and aubergine. The episodes respond instantly but only partially to antihistamine therapy.

However, antihistamine medication does not control the underlying causes of histamine release and the rashes may recur when the antihistamine therapy is stopped. Therefore, you feel better only when you take antihistamine for the time being, and the condition may reappear. For a proper and permanent treatment, the underlying causes should be cured. To avoid any complications, it is advisable to consult a doctor for treating adrenergic urticaria, especially if the symptoms persist for more than a few hours.

Though not very common yet, in some cases, adrenergic urticaria can outbreak in response to intradermal adrenaline and noradrenaline injections. However, the genuine causes of adrenergic urticaria are still unidentified.

Have ever you heard of Viral Hives?

This is not a very common problem but if it happens to you, you will never forget it.

Hives is a skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy wheals or bumps, usually caused by certain allergic reactions. However, there are many non-allergic causes as well.

Viral hives is caused by a viral infection. Some vial infections i.e. acute viral infection can cause acute hives i.e. these types of viral hives do not last more than a few hours. If the hives rash persists for more than six weeks and appears more than twice a week, they are chronic hives.

This is a vast topic and writing everything here is not possible, but you can read here for more on viral hives.

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Hives is a skin rash characterized by pale red, itchy wheals or bumps, usually caused by certain allergic reactions; however, there are many non-allergic causes as well. Viral hives is caused by a viral infection. Some viral infections, such as an acute viral infection can cause acute hives. This type of viral hives does not last more than a few hours. If the hives rash persists for more than six weeks and appears more than twice a week, it is chronic hives. Chronic hives usually have an idiopathic or unknown cause.

Some cases of hives also have an autoimmune cause; that is, they are caused by the patient’s own defense mechanism. There is a small number of hives cases that are caused by other factors, which  include friction, pressure, temperature extremes, exercise, and sunlight.

Hepatitis has a close relationship to hives due to different viral infections. Acute hives is frequently observed in the prodromic stage of hepatitis A as well as hepatitis B and sometimes in hepatitis C as well.  Hives is considered one of the pre-icteric symptoms of viral hepatitis and is related to immune-complex deposits. Therefore, hives can also be associated with some other common disorders, such as arthritis and headache. However, there are many patients with viral hepatitis who do not show any signs of acute or any other form of hives.

The case of chronic hives is different and quite confusing. There is no convincing evidence in which the hepatitis virus causes chronic hives. A recent controlled study revealed that there is no link between chronic hives and hepatitis C. In the case of hepatitis B, not much data is available, and there is still a need for additional research. Systematic hepatitis virus investigations in patients suffering from chronic hives are usually quite expensive. Hepatitis B or C can occasionally induce hives vasculitis, but this is probably related more to vasculitis than to true hives.

Viral Hives in Children

Up to 25% of children suffer from hives at some time during their childhood. Among those who suffer from this skin problem, 80% develop hives in response to a viral infection. In children, the human immunodeficiency virus, cold, mononucleosis, and hepatitis A, B, and C can cause viral hives.

You can find many medicines and antihistamines to treat viral hives. However, there are certain home remedies that reduce suffering, such as applying ice or cold compresses. Applying aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil on the affected area also reduces itching.

What is the Cause of Swelling Hives?

Hives bring many symptoms with them including itching, pain and swelling.

Hives swelling is one of the most common and obvious symptoms of hives. The affected area of the skin swells up, causing itchiness and pain.

Hives swelling depends on the severity of the problem. It can be very little in some cases, while in some cases it may be enough to not allow a patient to open his eyes. In some severe cases, it can block the airway and cause suffocation.

It is a serious matter, and you should learn more about the causes and cures of swelling hives, read here to read a comprehensive guide.

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Hives swelling is one of the most common and obvious symptoms of the outbreak of hives. The affected area of the skin becomes swollen, causing itchiness and pain. Hives swellingdepends on the severity of the condition from which you are suffering. If you are suffering from chronic hives then the swelling may be persistent; however, in most cases, the swelling does not last more than 8 to 12 hours. Patients should avoid the triggers, as in the case of allergic hives treatment, that cause or aggravate the situation. With some types of hives, if the affected area is cooled with a fan or ice, the swelling reduces.

In most cases, the swelling is not life threatening; however, if it occurs in the upper area of the airway it can create suffocation and this can be fatal. In this case, the patient should seek medical treatment immediately.  In some severe cases,  patients are unable to open their eyes due to immense swelling around the eyes.

If your swelling does not go away even after you have tried home remedies, it is highly advisable to consult a qualified doctor. However, herbal medicines have been used for nearly all kinds of skin treatments since the early ages and are still popular, as they have no side effects.

You can do certain things to reduce the swelling. The most common remedy involves taking certain antihistamines. Cooling the affected area with an ice pack or cool compresses also reduces the swelling.

Hives and Swelling

There is a close relationship between hives and swelling. Though hives is usually accompanied by swelling, not every patient may experience swelling. However, angioedema causes severe swelling, usually in the face. Hives and swelling that last more than six weeks are chronic, and patients may need to seek medical attention for this condition.

Nobody wants to Get Red Itchy Hives or Red Bumps Hives?

It is a fact that every individual wants to avoid these annoyances as much as possible. In the case of skin problems e.g. hives, people are more careful as it has a two fold inconvenience i.e. pain as well as embarrassment.

Certain factors can trigger a skin problem which many people refer to as red itchy hives, as the rashes are red in color and itchy in nature.

Some call them red bumps hives due to the red color of the rashes and their raised silhouette. They can be any subtype of hives i.e. physical hives, chronic hives or hives food allergies.

If you are troubled by red itchy hives, read here to read my article in order to cope with your problem in the most viable manner.

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Certain factors can trigger a skin problem, which many people refer to as red itchy hives, as the rashes are red in color and itchy in nature. Furthermore, some would call it red bumps hives due to the red color of the rashes and their raised silhouette. They can be any subtype of hives, i.e. physical hives, chronic hives, or hives food allergies, etc.

If you are troubled by red itchy hives, you need to read this article in order to cope with your problem in the most viable manner.

Red Hives

Hives, medically known as urticaria is a medical condition in which you develop a group of rashes all over your body. These rashes are mostly red in color, and that is why they are sometimes called red hives. Sometimes, you can even see red blotches, which is due to the release of a certain chemical called histamine. Histamine is released when you come in contact with an allergen or any other triggering factor. Depending upon the seriousness of the allergic condition, these patches and rings occur in different sizes.

Red Hives on Body

The hives rashes or red hives can appear anywhere on your skin, including your belly, neck, arms, and face. Their size varies greatly, from the size of a pinhead to large enough to cover major portions of your skin. They can be characterized by the presence of red wheals, which are usually raised and itchy in nature. Most of the time, these rashes vanish within a few hours after the outbreak; however, some types remain much longer.

Normally, red hives on the body are relatively harmless.  While they may cause itchiness for a while, they can be easily cured with certain home remedies. However, if they persist longer and are accompanied by other problems, i.e. suffocation or a change in heart rate or blood pressure, it is necessary to obtain medical treatment.

Today I would like to tell you about  medical hives.  One of the biggest online clinical knowledge bases is called eMedicine. Emedicine is searchable by different keywords , for example hives emedicine, cold induced hives, hives food and allergies .

Many people suffering from hives, especially chronic hives feel a bit hopeless. However, you shouldk now that there are medical hives remedies available in the market to ease the suffering caused by itching.

Want to know more about medical hives and hives emedicine?

This article will explain certain medical hives details and tell you about one of the biggest online clinical knowledgebases, eMedicine. Emedicine is searchable by different keywords, i.e. hives emedicine, cold induced hives, and hives food allergies, etc.

Many people suffering from hives, especially chronic hives, become hopeless. However, you should know that certain medical hives remedies are available to ease the suffering caused by itching. The most commonly used drugs are antihistamines. They counter the effects of the release of histamines. Our skin has many mast cells. These cells, when disturbed by certain factors, release into the skin fluid called histamine, which causes hives, itchiness, and pain. You can use certain over-the-counter antihistamines to relieve the suffering; however, it is better to use a drug prescribed by an urticaria doctor.

You can also find the solution to your problem on eMedicine. This online clinical knowledgebase was founded in 1996 by two medical doctors: Scott Plantz and Richard Lavely. Since its inception, it has experienced a considerable growth in term of data and visitors. You can search for information about your specific problem using keywords, i.e. cold induced hives, heat hives, hives treatment, etc.

The knowledgebase is comprised of  over 6,800 articles, each of which is associated with one of 62 different clinical subspecialty textbooks. In the first month of 2006, the website was browsed by 1.5 million readers every day, from 120 different countries. Since then, website traffic has increased dramatically.

When you are suffering from any disease, including hives, it is advisable to consult a specialist. Though there is a lot of valid and helpful information on the web, you need to take many other things into account before opting for any treatment. Your doctor may be the source of the best treatment.