What are the different Chronic Urticaria Causes?
As I wrote in one of my previous blogs, chronic diseases tend to be more annoying due to their persistent nature. Today I am going to tell you what causes chronic urticaria. Chronic urticaria is also called Ordinary urticaria. It is defined as the presence of wheals which last for more than six weeks.
Chronic urticaria causes have many known and unknown factors. Some of the known factors are Drugs, Allergens,Food allergens and Synthetic Products. If you know the causes that can trigger chronic urticaria you have a better chance of avoiding it. Read here for my detailed article on chronic urticaria causes.
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Chronic urticaria, also called Ordinary urticaria, is defined as the presence of passing wheals, which lasts for more than six weeks. Chronic urticaria causes include allergic, non-allergic, genetic, and immunological factors. Chronic urticaria can be triggered by various factors, such as drugs, extreme pressure, temperature extremes, friction, intensive exercise, and sunlight. In most patients, chronic urticaria causes are unknown. Up to 40% of chronic urticaria cases have an autoimmune cause. Extreme emotional conditions, such as stress, may directly or indirectly provoke a tendency to develop urticaria.
Urticaria Causes
What causes urticaria is a very difficult question to answer, as there are known and unknown causes for this skin condition. Following, are the major urticaria causes:
Idiopathic Causes: Though there are many known causes for urticaria, there are many unknown causes as well, which are called idiopathic causes. Most people have idiopathic causes for urticaria, which is why it is on the top of my list.
Drugs: Manmade drugs are considered to be the major cause of urticaria. These drugs include different antibiotics (Penicillin), hormonal preparations, anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, indomethacin), vaccinations, NSAIDs, foreign sera, and contraceptive pills, etc. Morphine-induced urticaria has been reported in some patients. The urticaria patients who use cocaine or those who inject heroin may suffer from Bronchospasm.
Allergens and Food allergens: Different allergens can cause urticaria; however, the individual’s hypersensitivity plays a major role in this. Many artificially flavored foods and some natural foods, such as wheat, milk, eggs, cheese, cereals, peas, oranges, fish, and chicken can also cause urticaria.
Synthetic Products: Urticaria may also be induced in response to the excess usage of synthetic products, such as deodorants, colognes, talcum powders, and other cosmetic products.
Other Causes: Other causes of urticaria include infections and infestations, emotional factors, alcohol, and environmental factors.
