Suggest Treatment For Hives On Body

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: I had Dengue Fever over a year ago. Since then I've been susceptible to breaking out into hives. I got three bee stings in April and had hives for a few weeks after. I was exposed to a possible spider bite or other insect a few weeks ago and I keep breaking out into hives almost daily. i've been taking an anti-histamine to keep them at bay. I'm 44 female and in great shape beside this reoccurring condition. I've always been very allergic to honey bee stings. I've been exposed to poisonous jelly fish on many occasions and when I was a baby something bit me and caused most of my body to have an allergic reaction.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Zyrtec is useful

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

The cause of hives is unrelated to your previous episode of Dengue. It is due to inherent susceptibility to bite of bees or other insect. I would recommend you to take Zyrtec(Cetirizine) at the first symptoms of anaphylaxis like itching in the oral cavity which usually precedes the development of hives.
Local application of Calamine lotion will also prevent itching.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (18 minutes later)

thank you very much for your reply I really appreciate it. could it the hives breaking out have anything to do with being pre menopausal? I'm asking because I was researching possible reasons and I came across.. again thank you very much for your time and expertise.

How long can I have the bumps on my skin for? The Zyrtec seems to keep it from inflaming yet I see tiny red dots on my skin. Everyday a few inflame get bigger and start to itch. I've been taking more than one Zyrtec in a 24 hour period. Is that okay? How many can I take a day? I'm taking the quick dissolve right now at 10mg.

Thank you!
And Happy New Year!

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No related to menopausal status

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Hive reaction or type 1 hypersensitivity reaction is no way related to premenopausal status. It is just the tendency of body to overreact against certain antigen like bee venom.
Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Take Care

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Tale Care

Regards
Shobha

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar