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Hives : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Hives
This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction, especially in people with other allergies such as hay fever.When swelling or welts occur around the face, especially the lips and eyes, it is called angioedema.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 15, 2009
Hives
Hives are an allergic reaction. The body's immune system is normally responsible for protection from foreign invaders.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Hives
Hives is an allergic reaction. The body's immune system is normally responsible for protection from foreign invaders.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Hives
Hives is an allergic reaction. The body's immune system is normally responsible for protection from foreign invaders.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hives
Urticaria is characterized by redness, swelling, and itching of small areas of the skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Causes Articles

Allergic reactions
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called allergens, that are contacted through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected.Allergic reactions are common. The immune response that causes an allergic reaction is simila...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 28, 2008
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