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Can Hives Be Associated With Flu?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Sep 2018
Question: I am getting over the flu and I have what I believe to be hives. Is it associated with the flu and what is the best way to handle it
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hives can be associated with flu, take antihistaminic and Calamine lotion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes,hives can be associated with flu. You can upload a photo of the rash so that I am better able to help.

I would recommend you to take antihistamines like tablet Cetrizine twice daily and apply soothing lotion like calamine lotion on the hives twice daily.You can continue this for 5-7 days as this will resolve hives.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet
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Can Hives Be Associated With Flu?

Brief Answer: Hives can be associated with flu, take antihistaminic and Calamine lotion. Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes,hives can be associated with flu. You can upload a photo of the rash so that I am better able to help. I would recommend you to take antihistamines like tablet Cetrizine twice daily and apply soothing lotion like calamine lotion on the hives twice daily.You can continue this for 5-7 days as this will resolve hives. Regards, Dr. Asmeet