Urticaria and homeopathic treatment
Commonly called as “Chaapa-ki” in our native Hindi, Urticaria is not a very pleasant thing to have. It is marked by raised patches on the skin with redness and a lot itchy feeling. Acute episodes of Urticaria are common and many people do experience this nearly once in their lifetime; this acute short episode goes away on its own and usually requires no medicine. When Urticaria lasts for more than six weeks, it is called as “chronic Urticaria”. Such form of Urticaria can last for months and years together, if left untreated. Homeopathy has a very promising role in the treatment of chronic Urticaria. The long term results with homeopathic medicines are very encouraging and sustainable.
Urticaria rashes can affect any area of the body; they are usually small elevated red patches and are often called as weals in medical terminology. Weals are usually 1-2 cm across but can vary in sizes. They usually are circular in shape but can be of any shape. Weals usually last upto 24 hours or even longer at times. One area or the whole body can be affected. Feeling of stiffness and stretching along with intense itching are very common symptoms in Urticaria. The rashes may gradually clear only to return sometime later. In about one half of the patients with chronic Urticaria, angio-oedema occurs; this is a swelling caused by leakage of fluid into the deeper tissues of the skin.
What exactly causes is not absolutely clear but auto immune factor is supposed to be the most common trigger for chronic Urticaria. This means that body’s own defense cells attack the cells of the skin to cause Urticaria symptoms. Food allergies, which are often thought to be the culprit ,are in reality not a common reason for chronic Urticaria. Chronic infections, drugs that are used in treating blood pressure and diseases like thyroid disorders often form a reason for Urticaria. A condition which is very commonly present in cases of chronic Urticaria is ‘Physical Urticaria’. The symptoms of Urticaria are triggered by exposure to hot or cold environment, sunlight, physical exertion and pressure on skin. Many patients with chronic Urticaria have sensitive skin and develop raised red lines with any pressure or scratching of the skin.
Homeopathy provides an excellent solution for those who suffer from chronic Urticaria. Although the treatment can take time and it is only gradually that the patient can reach a stage where this problem can be completely cured. Two medicines that I would rank at the top, for treating Urticaria from its base are Sulphur and Astacus Fluviatilis. Sulphur is a very important homeopathic medicine for treating chronic obstinate Urticaria, but remember it can be a ‘double edged sword’ and should be used only under the directions of the homeopathic physician. Apis mel ( made from the bee sting) is another homeopathic medicine that is often used with great success in homeopathy for treating chronic as well as acute forms of Urticaria . It is also very effective in treating Urticaria where angio-oedema (swelling) is also present.
Category: Skin Problem
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sir ii have been suffering from urticaria severely for [past 2 months. with red rashes on my sole and throughout the body with itching. i have been in allopathic treatment with levo cetrizine for past one and half months. i cant leave even a single day without it. i am taking Dr.batras homeo medicines. for past one month. even i cant live without cetrizine. i am 46 years old. please help me doctor. subhashankar
sir i have been suffering from urticaria severely for [past 1 Year] with red rashes on my body with itching. i have taken allopathic treatment with Trize (Anti allergic) drug for past one year.But, Now days i’m not taking any type of drug for this itching. now days itching only in evening for two to three hours on back, head and hand. give me suggestion, i’m 25 year old.
Dear Doctor,
Suffering from this really irritating disease urticaria since 8 years not a single day without it taking nearly 40 mg to 60 mg when its unbearable of allopathy medicine namely Xyzal,Cetrizine,Finallerg,Atarax any one of these
Kindly help me overcome this disease I am really fed up of OTC medicines
Now would like to try Homeopathy
Please help
first of all i want 2 ask that at what place ur clinic is situated. i m suffering from this disease last 4 years i have taken so many medicines but no desirable effects
sir i have been suffering from urticaria severely for past 2 months. with red rashes throughout the body with itching. i have been takin homeopathy medicines from past 3 weeks n no results hav cum out i had consulted a skin specialist n he suggested me LORDAY and XYZAL.though i have not took these medicines bt is it advisable for me 2 hav dese medicines wit d homeopathy medicines ? n can u personally suggest me wat kind of homeopathy medicines shld i take??
Dear Sir,I’ suffering from recurrent urtiaria since 11/2 years,but since 2 months it’s giving more problem.The rashes usually more in joints and perineal area,and have taken homeopathy from a doctor with less use.Can you suggest me some useful medicine or tips, please.
Dear Sir,
I have been suffering from urticaria severely for past 1 Year with red rashes on my body with itching. I have taken allopathic treatment and Doctor said there is no permanent cure for it. I may go for allergy test if i wish. I am 40 years old. Please advice Homeopathic medicine for cure or necessary precaution to avoid re-ocurrence.
Dear doctor,
I have been suffering from urticaria from more than a year now. i took allopathic medicines and it was in control till the time i used to take medicines. I recently went to a homeopathic doctor and strtd his medicines and left allopathic ones. but still itching and rashes occur. i am quite sceptical. please help me out.
URTICARIA: I have chronic urticaria. It starts with stinging type itching which becomes worse at night. Covers almost the whole body from head to toe. Starts with small circular rashes which later combine, become elevated dark red and then soften. At some places they are hard but later soften. Elevation may be at any number of places and at one place it could be 3-4 inches big. Quite painful & tender to touch. There is slight fever & heat of skin, with feeling of very cold. There is burning pain.
I have been taking antihistamines but not helping. Can you kindly help?
41 year old female, with hypothyroidism (25mcg per day of thyronorm) for a year now, .. Showing symptoms of chronic urticaria since 3months now,, on Allegra 180 every day and ranitidine which relieves symptoms ,,but getting fed up recurrence when Allegra not taken.. Please advise homeopathic remedy. I live in Delhi
Demographic urticaria, ps , went to a homeopathic practioner in August , 2 days of medicines, made symptoms horribly worse.. And then decided to switch to allopathy.
Do help, best , m
dear Doctor Sharma
I have for one month and a half a very strange – and complex problem of urticaria.
During a very difficult period of intense stress and hard work, and triggered by some specific condition in a dirty room, I developped an urticaria.
What is specific to mi illness:
1. It happens daily, every single day, during 3-5 am. After 10 am it disappears progressively. Sometimes, especially when I take antihistaminics and absolutely sure in connection with this intake I can have Quicke aedema, with sometimes swollen lips, swollen eye skin ( Chinese face) tongue and throat.
I can add that, month and years before this urticaria problem I lowered my cortisol because – also because of stress- it causes me big problems in the morning, at the time when cortisol is the most active in the body. Because of huge amouts of cortisol released in my body I had panic strokes, and even heart fibrilations. Otherwise, during the entire day the release of cortisol was normal, but with an abnormal peak in the morning. Than I had to block it, for years, with ketoconasole.
Now, it the case of my allergy – if one – the only thing which helps seems to be so far, cortisone ( prednisone 5mg/twice per day morning and evening)
they are lo quanitities, but even… and it still doesn’t cure me.
Antihistamins make me swollen, it is not the first time I realize that.
I mention also that I have an allergic background: allergic conjunctivitis, hay fever, intolerance to many cosmetic products on skin. Intolerance to sulphamides.
Since I was a little girl I had urticaria of unknown origin. Than it stops. Than around 14 I had for years hay fever, than around 20, an allergy to sulphamides, than conjunctivitis. But they didn’t happen DAILY!
It is really unbearable! I have big irregular spots almost on all my skin sometimes! And this horrible swollen face! I’m an artist and very often on stage… Please give ma an idea how to treat this thing. Sincerely yours with many thanks Ana-Maria
Dear Doctor,
Having Urticaria since apst 45 days. Currently on certrzine medicines and few creams like Momato etc. I think homepathy has the answer for this typre of issues. Kindly also let us know in what time frame this gets cured? is it true that this remain for life time?