Urticaria is an allergic disease characterized by the formation of blisters on the skin and mucous membranes, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net Blisters unbearably itch, but, fortunately, very quickly disappear, lasting no more than 36 hours - as a rule, about 6. Blisters vary in size from 1.5 to 25 cm. Severe urticaria is called angioedema. In most cases, urticaria is caused by the release into the bloodstream of histamine, a natural mediator of the body responsible for itching, redness and swelling.

If the attack of urticaria lasts more than 6 weeks, doctors call it acute, but if the disease is delayed, then it goes into a chronic form. Acute urticaria is usually a consequence of food allergies (especially seafood, nuts, berries, tomatoes, eggs, citrus and pork), insect bites, medications (especially aspirin, penicillin, sulfonamides and codeine) or emotional stress. Chronic urticaria can be caused by the same factors and, in addition, prolonged exposure to heat, cold or sunlight, the presence of infection or any disease of internal organs. Unfortunately, in most cases of chronic urticaria, it is not possible to identify a specific allergen.

In the treatment of urticaria, first of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the irritation.

Prophylaxis of urticaria. Treatment of foci of chronic infection, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, elimination of repeated exposure to allergens.

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