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Suggest Treatment For Hives And Ankle Pain

Hi, may I answer your health queries r. I have been getting hives for the las 5 years. They cover my whole body at times and my face swells. I have been to an allergist and nothing seems to help except predinsone. I am now having pain in my ankles and it is very frustrating. Do u have any recmendations? I need help please.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to know more about your hives and swelling as follows:

a. Do they last for more than 24 hours or less? b. Do you have any other allergies, like food, rhinitis, asthma, etc? c. Do you have any other medical conditions? d. Do you need to take any medications regularly/frequently?

Above information would help me to understand your complaints better.

At present, from your given history, I would make suggestions for you as follows:

1. I usually suggest such my patients cetirizine in morning and hydroxyzine in evening. As you have complaints for last 5 years, I would suggest to take them regularly for at least a month.

2. I also suggest my patients to avoid too spicy/too hot foods/fluids.

3. Please do not scratch the itchy area as it can worsen itching. I would suggest you to apply a lotion like calamine or a moisturizer over itchy areas.

4. I would also suggest you investigations like complete blood counts, ESR, CRP, SGPT, serum proteins, thyroid function tests, ANA, urine and stool examination, etc. This may help me for diagnosis.

5. If stress is a significant factor for you, I would also suggest you stress-reduction measures like relaxation, meditation, etc.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Hives And Ankle Pain

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to know more about your hives and swelling as follows: a. Do they last for more than 24 hours or less? b. Do you have any other allergies, like food, rhinitis, asthma, etc? c. Do you have any other medical conditions? d. Do you need to take any medications regularly/frequently? Above information would help me to understand your complaints better. At present, from your given history, I would make suggestions for you as follows: 1. I usually suggest such my patients cetirizine in morning and hydroxyzine in evening. As you have complaints for last 5 years, I would suggest to take them regularly for at least a month. 2. I also suggest my patients to avoid too spicy/too hot foods/fluids. 3. Please do not scratch the itchy area as it can worsen itching. I would suggest you to apply a lotion like calamine or a moisturizer over itchy areas. 4. I would also suggest you investigations like complete blood counts, ESR, CRP, SGPT, serum proteins, thyroid function tests, ANA, urine and stool examination, etc. This may help me for diagnosis. 5. If stress is a significant factor for you, I would also suggest you stress-reduction measures like relaxation, meditation, etc. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.