Pediatric Urticaria Treatment In Hyderabad

September 15, 2020     

Knowing that your child has Urticaria causes a lot of concern. What could be the cause? Does your child have a severe allergy to certain foods or chemicals? Will they get a viral infection? The red or pink bumps which are visible in Urticaria (sometimes with a white centre) can have a variety of – mostly mild causes from allergies and illness to stress and weather. They are often very itchy.

Urticaria also known as hives, is a problem that causes areas of redness, irritation, and swelling to appear on the skin. This can occur as an allergic reaction to eating certain foods or taking certain medications. However, from time to time, the cause may not be clear and must be verified by a pediatric urticaria doctor Hyderabad. The hive’s size can vary from half an inch to several creeps. 

Urticaria can appear anywhere on the body or only on one part of the body. Individual hives can last from a few hours to seven days (from time to time and more), and new ones can replace a new one. Hives that last for about 6 weeks or less are known as acute hives. Lasting more than 6 weeks is chronic hives and requires treatment for Urticaria in children in Hyderabad.

The Cosmosure Clinic in Hyderabad treats hives in children. This article provides you with details about the treatment of hives at Cosmosure Clinic. 

Urticaria:

They occur in groups all over the body and can look like mosquito bites. They often itch but sometimes sting. Hives are usually a sign of an allergic reaction to food or insect bites. Hives are widespread; Treatment includes medication and avoiding known causes.

 The trigger can be different for each child. Hives can come on suddenly (acute) or be persistent or recur over time (chronic). The acute episode of hives lasts less than six weeks. Each hive takes less than 24 hours. Chronic hives last more than six weeks. This condition:

• It can happen every day or almost every day.
• Usually not serious.
• This can be frustrating.
• This often worsens within a year.
• It is rarely permanent, even if it lasts more than a year.

Signs and Symptoms of Hives:

If your child has hives, they may have circular spots that look like mosquito bites, red on the outside and white in the middle.

• Hives are usually very itchy, but they can also be painful.
• At one point, they often last about 24 hours before fading away without a trace.
• They appear in stacks or groups. New ones occur when the old disappears.
• Form larger swellings. The areas of skin affected can vary from quite small to the size of a plate.
• Hives usually go away within a few days but can take weeks.

Hives can look or feel uncomfortable, but they are usually harmless.
Anaphylaxis:

Sometimes children experience a more serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

• Difficulty breathing and hard breathing
• Continuous wheezing or coughing
• Swelling of the tongue
• Swelling and tightness in the throat
• Difficulty speaking or hoarseness
• Loss of consciousness and distraction
• become pale and weak (infants/toddlers).

Call Cosmosure Clinic immediately if your child develops symptoms of anaphylaxis.

If your child has had an anaphylactic reaction, you may be advised to use an adrenaline injector (such as an EpiPen) at all times. Discuss treatment with your doctor.

Causes of Urticaria:

Hives are the body’s response to irritation. The reason (the trigger) can be allergies or non-allergies.

Non-allergic hives are the most common type. Usually, the exact cause is unknown. Some of the causes of non-allergic hives include:

• Viruses and infections
• Extreme temperatures – hot and cold
• Sunlight – solar light or direct sunlight
• Pressure – rubbing, scratched skin, or excessively tight clothing
• Emotional stress
• Sports

Allergy hives have a known but less common cause. Some causes of allergic hives are:

• Food – especially peanuts, eggs, nuts, milk or shellfish
• Medicines – antibiotics and pain relievers
• Latex
• Plants: grass and weeds
• Insect stings or bites
• Animal scales
• Chemicals – soaps, detergents and lotions

Hives can sometimes occur without a trigger, but it usually occurs when the immune system reacts to a substance (such as food or insect poison) as if it was poisonous (poisonous). Hives fever occurs when blood plasma leaks from blood vessels in the skin. This happens when a chemical called histamine is released. For most children, any attack with hives becomes more severe and intense when repeatedly exposed to the same triggers.

Tests are usually not done because it is often impossible to determine what is the cause of Urticaria in children.

When to see a doctor:

If your child has had hives for more than six weeks, take them to the doctor. Your child may need immediate medical attention if hives cause severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, or sore throat. If at any time associated with other symptoms (fever, bruising, purple skin, or joint pain), your child should see a doctor.

These symptoms require immediate medical attention. They can make your baby need high levels of medication or even hospitalization.

How is the urticaria treatment in Hyderabad?

Mild Urticaria often goes away quickly and doesn’t need treatment. We can recommend treatment only if your child has hives with the following symptoms:

• They are very itchy or uncomfortable.
• Interrupt daily life or stop sleeping.
• They cannot be prevented because the cause is unknown.

Treatments for severe or frequent hives may include:

• Make sure an underlying medical condition does not cause the rash
• Medications such as corticosteroids, which can reduce the immune system’s response to triggers
• Prescribe a non-sedating antihistamine to relieve itching – antihistamines can be beneficial when taken before bed.

Monitor your baby’s rash and see your doctor before giving medication to your baby. Most drugs do not have dosage instructions for babies. Talk to your doctor to make sure the drug is safe and how much to use. If you know the causes of your child’s itching, such as medications or food, you can help your child avoid these triggers.

• Antihistamines help relieve itching. We’ll talk with you about the most appropriate medication and dosage for your child. We may recommend continuing antihistamine treatment for several days (for acute cases) or weeks (for chronic cases) after the itching has gone.
• Over-the-counter options for children include:
  • Cetirizine (Zyrtec) or loratadine (Claritin), which are usually taken once or twice a day. You will not make your child sleepy.
  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), which is only recommended if hives are affecting your child’s sleep. This medicine is only taken at night. It makes children sleepy.
  • Corticosteroids may be prescribed for severe acute or chronic hives that do not improve with antihistamines. As your child’s itching improves, we will gradually reduce the oral steroid (prednisone) dose and then stop. Make sure your child takes oral steroids precisely as directed.
  • Epinephrine If your child has a severe food allergy or insect bites, make sure he or she always has an epinephrine auto-injector installed. Use an automatic injector if your child has a severe allergic reaction at home, kindergarten, or school.

Home care:

In most cases, hives can be managed safely at home without consulting a doctor. Doctors can give you several antihistamines to help relieve your symptoms during an episode. The best treatment for hives is to avoid the cause or cause, but this is not always possible.

You can help treat your child’s itching by:

• Avoid triggers that your child knows about
• Avoid things that make the rash worse, such as sun, heat, and hot showers
• Apply a cold compress (face wash, diaper towel, or clean tea towel soaked in warm water) to relieve itching and burning sensations.

Conclusion:

Urticaria in babies can look similar to other skin rashes that are common in babies, such as rash or other rash caused by viruses. If your baby has a rash and itching or is feeling discomfort, consult with a Cosmosure Clinic doctor about the diagnosis, especially before giving any medication. They may do a physical exam and ask questions about your baby to diagnose the condition. Hives in babies are most often caused by viruses and go away without treatment.

Hives that persist for several weeks or that return frequently may require additional testing to diagnose the cause. Your doctor may recommend blood tests for your baby or ask you to monitor your baby for exposure to external allergens. For more information on Urticaria and treatment at Hyderabad, Cosmosure Clinic contacts us at 8331040404.