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I have had hives for several years now and no one can give me a diagnosis. What could it be? Im not allergic to any foods

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Dr. Paul Carter

Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

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In brief: Autoimmune Urticaria

About 50% of chronic hives are caused by autoimmune antibodies.

No cure. But use high dose antihistamines to prevent hives.

In brief: Autoimmune Urticaria

About 50% of chronic hives are caused by autoimmune antibodies.

No cure. But use high dose antihistamines to prevent hives.

Dr. Paul Carter

Dr. Paul Carter

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc

Family Medicine

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In brief: It's a hard one

Unfortunately, the cause of hives often cannot be found.

Simple things like exposure to cold air may trigger that. I've heard of case of hives caused by thyroid dysfunction. I personally believe there may be a hormonal problem that is causing that, but what hormone is doing that is hard to tell. Sometimes empiric treatment may be attempted to find a reliever. I truly sympathize your frustration.

In brief: It's a hard one

Unfortunately, the cause of hives often cannot be found.

Simple things like exposure to cold air may trigger that. I've heard of case of hives caused by thyroid dysfunction. I personally believe there may be a hormonal problem that is causing that, but what hormone is doing that is hard to tell. Sometimes empiric treatment may be attempted to find a reliever. I truly sympathize your frustration.

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc

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Dr. Slade Suchecki

Family Medicine

In brief: Even...

Anxiety and stress can cause hives.

In brief: Even...

Anxiety and stress can cause hives.

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Dr. Slade Suchecki

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