my sister is 8 yrs old and has a bad case of the hives today. This morning before school they were mild but worsened to a severe case later in the day. Also she didn't do or eat any thing out of the ordinary but got this the first day of school too. is it stress or something more serious, and should she be treated? Also how long before they go away ?
2006-12-22 10:56:11 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Hives is a reaction of the body's immune system that causes areas of the skin to swell, itch, and become reddened (wheals). When the reaction is limited to small areas of the skin, it is called "urticaria." Involvement of larger areas, such as whole sections of a limb, is called "angioedema."
Hives is an allergic reaction. The body's immune system is normally responsible for protection from foreign invaders. When it becomes sensitized to normally harmless substances, the resulting reaction is called an allergy. An attack of hives is set off when such a substance, called an allergen, is ingested, inhaled, or otherwise contacted. It interacts with immune cells called mast cells, which reside in the skin, airways, and digestive system. When mast cells encounter an allergen, they release histamine and other chemicals, both locally and into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause blood vessels to become more porous, allowing fluid to accumulate in tissue and leading to the swollen and reddish appearance of hives. Some of the chemicals released sensitize pain nerve endings, causing the affected area to become itchy and sensitive.
A wide variety of substances may cause hives in sensitive people, including foods, drugs, and insect bites or stings. Common culprits include:
nuts, especially peanuts, walnuts, and Brazil nuts
fish, mollusks, and shellfish
eggs
wheat
milk
strawberries
food additives and preservatives
penicillin or other antibiotics
flu vaccines
tetanus toxoid vaccine
gamma globulin
bee, wasp, and hornet stings
bites of mosquitoes, fleas, and scabies
2006-12-22 11:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lorene 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Paps, OK, in Australia we would use a frag grenade in a situation like this, although I notice you want the honeycomb....and probably the house, I can understand that..... So plan B would involve a high pressure water blaster, a NASA space suit, a french teddy, a Catherine Zeta Jones and a nice Cuban cigar. Method: Fit the Zeta to said NASA suit,.. (You may need someone who is skilled at getting an angry cat into a small box to accomplish this.) ..Start the water blaster, shove the suit and the blaster towards the hive, close the door securely, retire to the gentleman's lounge and wait. The aforementioned extra equipment is for the celebratory celebrations afterward. (Ps. Remove the NASA thingie first) Sorry Papa, I was just kidding there... Call Yogi bear. .
2016-05-23 16:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress can also induce hives. Just check her diet to make sure she isn't ingesting things that she is sensitive too. Nuts, shellfish, milk, eggs, berries can all be the culprit. Also, do you have a real Christmas tree in the house? Some people develop hives from being around them. Just playing detective here. I realize you didn't have a tree in Sept.!
2006-12-22 10:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she didnt eat anything she may have been having a reaction to an inhaled allergen or it may have been a delayed reaction from somthing she did or ate the day before. The hives usually take a day or so to go down, it will go away faster if she takes some anti-histamines (like zyrtec etc) or some corticosteriods (but you would need a prescription for those).
2006-12-22 15:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by bobqueen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get hives when I'm nervous about something. They are usually
on my inner arms and are really annoying. If you scratch it they will get worse and more irritated. Mine usually go away in about 1 or 2 days. I don't think there is any treatment for it but I do think that keeping the area cool and dry helps a lot.
2006-12-22 11:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an allergy the same thing happened to me a couple of years ago, i got infected after goin in a dirty river and i had hives for a year man, it was awful, i couldnt eat anything that wasnt organic.
2006-12-25 16:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get hives when I am nervous. Just have her take some Benedryl (sp) and she should be ok.
2006-12-22 11:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where are they?
on the stomach, back ==> its measles
did she use or eat anything new, soap, detergent, food fruit, clothes
then its allergy
2006-12-22 10:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUNDS LIKE A ALLERGY TO SOME TING
2006-12-22 10:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋