This article will describe how you can benefit from exercise induced urticaria treatment. It is advisable that you consult your doctor before opting for any type of urticaria treatment. There is a common misconception about exercise-induced urticaria; therefore let us first discuss this.
Exercise Urticaria
Many people think that exercise induced urticaria or exercise urticaria is some kind of exercise allergy. It is a form of urticaria that can occur during strenuous physical exercise. The patient may experience itching, swelling, or hives on the legs, arms, torso, or neck during or after exercise. Usually, perspiration is considered to be the physical stimulus; however, the actual cause is a sudden increase in body temperature. It may appear on the skin within a few minutes and may remain for 30 minutes. In extreme cases, the person may feel as if they are suffocating and may faint.
Exercise Urticaria Treatment
As soon as the symptoms appear, you should stop exercising. If the symptoms do not go away in 5 to 10 minutes, or if you have other symptoms not defined here, it is advisable to call your doctor right away.
Medication can be used for exercise induced urticaria treatment. These medications usually include antihistamines. In most cases, the symptoms will disappear after taking medicine. However, your doctor can help you identify reasons that trigger your allergic reaction and prescribe medicine accordingly. For some people with sensitive skin, it may be necessary to avoid certain types of exercise, while others do not need to stop exercising after treatment.
In extreme cases, the syndrome may progress to anaphylaxis. If this occurs, then intramuscular epinephrine or emergency self-injectable epinephrine (Adrenaclick, EpiPen, and Twinject) can be used for immediate relief.
