Hives symptoms
Hives are an irritating skin condition that is characterized by the form of itchy patches and rings on the skin. The formation can appear in the form a group and appear swollen and red. Ordinary hives are usually due to contact with an allergen which can be in the food, water makeup material, animal dander etc. Chronic hives is a condition that lasts for more than six weeks or so and is due to some autoimmune condition in the body. They tend to disappear and appear in regular episodes. Here are some of the hives symptoms:
- Itchy skin: The skin becomes dry and itchy and is characterized by reddish patches and rings.
- Swelling on the skin: Due to itching and also due to the nature of this skin disorder, the skin flares up and swells in the form of raised red or pink lesions. Now the swelling and itching both can disappear in minutes or in some days only to reappear in other places.
- The sequential appearance of patches and swelling: The swelling and the patchy appearance can last from days to weeks and then disappear on their own. But at times they do not go easily. If they last for more than six weeks, then doctors called it ‘chronic hives.’
- Stress: Stress can aggravate hives and hives can also cause stress. The itching and the swelling of the skin can cause low self-esteem and even affect one’s concentration and focus, leading to worry, anxiety, irritation, agitation and temper problems.
- Increased heartbeats: In rare cases hives can lead to high levels of anxiety and depression which can lead to irregular heartbeats and loss of breath. A person can also suffer from dizziness, fainting, loss of consciousness and mental imbalance. All of these factors cannot be directly attributed to hives but in certain cases they can create conditions that lead to such problems.