Question 1

what kind of liver disease cause urobilinogen to be high? symptoms also include abnormal bleeding (gum, menstrual, rectal) w/ prolonged ptt, sudden spike in ldl/total cholesterol, and itchiness/hives that come and go?

Accepted Answer

: Too much urobilinogen in urine may be a sign of a liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, or certain types of anemia. Little or no urobilinogen may be a sign of other problems with your liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts. Discuss with team. Google urobilinogen for more details.

Question 2

how long do itchy hives last?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Hives affect 1 of 5 people at least once in their lives.  Hives that are due to a known cause (such as cat or drug) usually last only as long as one encounters them. Hives due to unknown (idiopathic) causes that leave no scar may last from less than 24 hours to years, although they may not be dangerous (but annoying). Hives that stay in the same place for days and leave a scar are more serious.

Question 3

my husband breaks out in itchy hives but only at night?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: The body's defense declines towards the night to allow one to fall asleep. Thus nearly all symptoms tend to worsen at night. Try antihistamine after dinner. If still not controlled, consult an allergist.

Question 4

does lupus sometimes cause itchy hives?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Hives may be the first symptom of autoimmune diseases like lupus. Hives that are a symptom of lupus are chronic. That means that you suffer from hives everyday or nearly everyday for at least 6 weeks. Still when looking at all patients with chronic hives less than 1% have lupus. The presence of chronic hives is a very good reason to visit a board-certified allergist who can rule lupus in or out.

Question 5

husband has itchy hives after hot showers. should he worry, and is he more prone to hives from cold such as a cold pool, too? no hives at other times.

Accepted Answer

? Cholinergic: Urticaria, developing hives when exposed to warmth, or hot weather, together with cold urticaria, are kind of urticaria due to physical agents, usually no clear reason for it and usually disappears on its own, better see an allergist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, and this link
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-urticaria/basics/prevention/con-20034524

Question 6

hi, had itchy hives all over my body due to a body wash. i was giving oral steroid, prenisone. the itch stopped. it came back after 9 hr. how come?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Hives all over the body is a systemic reaction to an allergy. The prednisone works to reduce the systemic effects of this allergy. The half-life of prednisone, ( the time it takes for 1/2 of it to be gone from the body) is 3-4 hours. In some people, the half-life is even less time. The dose of the prednisone may be too low for you and could have lost its effects too early. Speak to your doctor.

Question 7

really itchy hives on ankles, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Itchy hives: Use otc cortisone while you are dialing your podiatrist for an appointment.

Question 8

i occasionally have outbreaks of itchy hives on ankles & body that last up to 2 weeks. could they be a symptom of my hayfever?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Sounds like an allergic reaction.  It can certainly be hayfever. A antihistamine over the counter such as benadryl (diphenhydramine) could be helpful

Question 9

can chronic anxiety cause itchy hives on chest?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Anxiety and stress have been known to induce or aggravate hives.  However this diagnosis is usually made after the common causes have been ruled out. The most common type consists of small red itchy bumps called cholinergic urticaria.

Question 10

i have a patch of bumps on my left and right arm between my antecubital and my elbow. they are really itchy and they come and go through out the day. i also get patches of itchy hives on my thighs and the sides of my knees. it all seems to be symmetrical.

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: Seems acute urticaria, may due to something you ate or exposed too or a medicine, or may be a pet, OTC antihistamines would help, start with the less sedating as loratadine or fexofenadine, don't drive if you feel drowsy,  avoid the cause of the rash if known, if no improvement see your doctor

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What kind of liver disease cause urobilinogen to be high? symptoms also include abnormal bleeding (gum, menstrual, rectal) w/ prolonged ptt, sudden spike in ldl/total cholesterol, and itchiness/hives that come and go?

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How long do itchy hives last?

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My husband breaks out in itchy hives but only at night?

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Does lupus sometimes cause itchy hives?

A member asked:

Husband has itchy hives after hot showers. should he worry, and is he more prone to hives from cold such as a cold pool, too? no hives at other times.

A member asked:

Hi, had itchy hives all over my body due to a body wash. i was giving oral steroid, prenisone. the itch stopped. it came back after 9 hr. how come?

A member asked:

Really itchy hives on ankles, what can i do?

A member asked:

I occasionally have outbreaks of itchy hives on ankles & body that last up to 2 weeks. could they be a symptom of my hayfever?

A member asked:

Can chronic anxiety cause itchy hives on chest?

A member asked:

I have a patch of bumps on my left and right arm between my antecubital and my elbow. they are really itchy and they come and go through out the day. i also get patches of itchy hives on my thighs and the sides of my knees. it all seems to be symmetrical.

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