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Hives

Hives. Stephon Murphy. What are the hives. Hives are red , itchy welts that result from an allergic reaction in the body or from built up stress. What causes the hives. Allergic reactions Stress Medicine Insect bites/stings. What are symptoms of the hives. Hives usually cause itching

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Hives

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  1. Hives Stephon Murphy

  2. What are the hives • Hives are red, itchy welts that result from an allergic reaction in the body or from built up stress

  3. What causes the hives • Allergic reactions • Stress • Medicine • Insect bites/stings

  4. What are symptoms of the hives • Hives usually cause itching • Burns or stings • They can appear anywhere on the body, in the face, lips, tongue, throat, and ears, etc.

  5. What are treatments for hives • Traditional medicine -relies upon antihistamines for treating hives. These include both over-the-counter and prescription medications. • Topical soothers-Calamine lotion may provide relief from itching when applied directly to welts. • Oatmeal in bath water-This home remedy relies on the skin-soothing properties of ground oatmeal to calm inflammation and redness. • Applying a cool compress -to the area will lessen the burning and itching and take away some of the redness. • Anti-depressants-are used in cases where emotional stress is thought to be causing the hives.

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