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Hi, My Husband Is Facing Hives From Past 2 Months.

Posted on Fri, 7 Feb 2020

Question: Hi, my husband is facing hives from past 2 months. He took medicine prescribed by doctor for 15 days. Till 15 days it was all okay but whenever he stop taking medicine hives occur and to control that he is to take the medicine. What can be the cause of hives? And why it's reappearing? How long will he need to take medicine to control it ? Will the medicine hold any side effect? My husband is very irritated with this hives which is affecting his sleep almost every night. Please suggest what action should be taken. Is it any sign of danger?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up with a bit more information... Please see detailed answer

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and reviewed attached images. Here is my advice.

As per your history and attached images, I think it may be due to repeated exposure to allergens or allergic reactions.

Kindly follow up with a bit more information,
Does he have allergy to any food or medication?
At present, what medications is he taking?
Does he have fever, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, yellowish urine /eyes?

For further assessment I would suggest you to consult with allergy specialist for detailed clinical examination.

He may procure patch test, complete hemogram, liver function test as per evaluation to rule out any other possibilities for urticaria /jaundice.

Till then for itching, he can take tablet loratidine and apply hydrocortisone ointment locally (if he is not using presently).

Along with that wear loose cotton clothes. Avoid exposure to heat/cold. Use sunscreen. Avoid scrating /harsh cosmetic products and sweating.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (4 hours later)

No allergy to food and medication.
Histam free is the anti allergy medicine taking currently

Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer....

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

As per your history, continue tablet histam free and apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.

Along with that kindly follow all measures as suggested earlier.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (30 minutes later)

Is this any sign of danger?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I don't think so...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

At present, I don't think that there is any sign of danger.

Side effects of this tablet are drowsiness, dry mouth, headache. So better to avoid long driving or work with moving machines.

So I would suggest you to consult with allergy specialist. He may procure relevant investigations as suggested earlier.

Kindly watch for symptoms fever, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain.

Along with that kindly follow all measures as suggested earlier.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T