Hives

Many people around the world have been afflicted with what are called hives. Most of the time hives show up on people with allergies as a symptom of an allergic reaction. Hives can be described as itchy and inflamed red welts that appear on the body. Many people have asked what causes hives and the answer to the is fairly basic and easy to understand. There is several specific causes of hives, but the end result is always the same. The most common causes of hives are allergic reaction to one allergen or another, physical irritation or stress. Another common question is can stress cause hives…yes it can. When the body goes through these conditions it releases histamines and other chemicals in to the blood and the body or skin reacts by becoming red itchy and swelling, which are skin hives.

Stress hives are going to look basically like any other form of hives and if you want to know how hives look you can go online and find a number of case studies that have pictures of hives on patients to look at. There are people out there that end up getting severe hives and have to seek immediate hives treatment. Some people are diagnosed with chronic hives which are hives that persist for more than six weeks. Unfortunately, chronic hives causes are basically unknown. You should go to a doctor if the problem is severe enough; otherwise, you can go to your local drug store and find several different medications made for the treatment of hives.

Hives can also show up in animals just like in humans for various reasons. Many times a vet will be asked by a pet owner what causes my dogs hives. Well there are various reasons for your pet to break out in hives just like any human. One of the most common reasons for hives in from an allergic reaction to his pet food. One of the more common reactions in humans right now for hives is Zoloft. It is apparently one of the more common side effects so if you recently started taking the medication and you are suffering some itching and or burning you can almost assume that it’s from the new meds.

If you would like to know more about hives or the causes or symptoms you can either ask your doctor for information of you can go online where you will find several medically documented articles with all the information you will need on the subject.