Urticaria and homeopathic treatment
September 19, 2008
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.
Dear Dr. kindly suggest a treatment for PU. im 48 years.
period of occurance: 1995 to 2000 and Jan ’2008 to till date
my father has this prob of urticapatchria.i see red patches on his body neck and round the waist with itching and restlessness.along with he also develops watry nose and sneezing.
dear doctor i would be grearful to if u could bless me ur priceless sugesstions.
waiting in reply
sunil pathak
Respected Dr. Sharma,
My Spouse is suffering from Chronic Urticaria, since March, 08.
We have referred to several doctors, undergone Blood Tests, Urine Test, Stool Examination, Chest X-Ray, Thyroid Test etc., but, none of the tests could diagonise the exact cause.
To explain the symptoms, it starts of with Red Patches with Itching, restlessness, followed with Sneezing.
It is requested to suggest remedies.
Awaiting your valuable response.
Rgds,
Ranajit
Dear Doctor,
I’ve been suffering from chronic urticaria followed by angio-edema for the past 18 years. All my tests are normal including the IGe levels. I was under treatment with Life force (Dr Rajesh Shah) and other homeopaths for considerable period like 6-18 months respectively but in vain.
Kindly suggest a remedy or treatment which will truly cure this malady.
Rgds,
Shilpa
Mumbai
I’ve been suffering from chronic urticaria followed by angio-edema for the past 3 years. I was under treatment with other homeopaths for considerable period like 6 months respectively but it was not so effective. Kindly help me, please sir.
Dear Doctor,
I am 31 years old.
I have been suffering from urticaria since January 2009. From January to June 2009, I had itching with raised patches on my skin abut it was without redness. Its only from two days that I am noticing redness in the patches. I used to take allopathic medicine called Ebast as was suggested by a Physician. For the last 20-25 days I felt that the trouble was gone but immediately it has started with red rashes and itching.
Kindly help me, Sir.
Awaiting your valuable response.
Thanks,
Best regards,
Kalpana
Dear Doctor,
I am 28 years old.
I have been suffering from urticaria since January 2009. From January to June 2009, I had itching with raised patches on my skin with redness and feeling hotness on my face.After any scratches, It becomes red and itching. I used to take allopathic medicine called Allegra as well as homeopathic medicine from last six months but nothing affected. Kindly help me.
Thanks with best regards,
Lal Narayan Pratap
have been suffering from urticaria from 4 to 5 years. I had itching with raised patches on my skin with redness and feeling hotness on my face.After any scratches, It becomes red and itching. I used to take homeopathic medicine, pulsatila-30, but nothing affected. Kindly help me.
first onset of chronic urticaria was on 1987 and lasted over a year. it came back on 2005 and have been suffering from it ever since. it is very severe and have had all sorts of tests. have taken all kinds of medications such steroids all kinds of antihistamines and also been on cyclsporine on three different occasions.At the moment I’m on antihistamines twice a day with no relief at all. I keep changing antihistamines every now and then. I live with very severe rashes ervery single day.
good day doctor
my baby is about 7months old and has got chronic uurticaria its been there since she was about fuour months old it all started with an iinsect bite allergy the weals come and go but at times the conditios worsens alll probaable allergens have been eliminated but at times she sudddenly shows up please help………….thanking you
dr fatema
I, 35 YRS OLD, VICTIM OF CHRONIC URTICARIA SINCE LAST 15 YRS, AFTER HAVING LOT OF HOMEO MEDICINE E.G APIS, URTICA UREN, BELL,SUL,SEPIA,LYCO, ANTIM CRUD, NUX, DULCA,ETC BUT NO SIGN, REQUEST SUGGEST ANOTHER GOOD HOMEO MEDICINE SO THAT I MAY GET RID OFF UNTOWARD DESEASE
WILL BE HIGHLY OBLIGE
REGARDS
HEM
hello doc.
I m having urtacaria since 2007 i took all kind of treatment .allopathic ,ayurvedic ,unani,homeopathic. but i m still suffering with this desase.allopathec can control my urtacaria for one to two days .i took 7-8 month homepatahy medicine it helped me.after 8 months i stopped medcine myself after that i was quite well but now a days this uracaria problem again started .
I again started medicine (Homeo).I m taking Alb 10 m , Evry 120
,washer woven rlus tox ,Dulcamara,borists uracaria etc.
is these medicine effective.
please help me out
regards
suchita
Dear Doctor,
I am 30years old.
I have been suffering from urticaria since January 2009. From January to June 2009, I had itching with raised patches on my skin .t I am noticing redness in the patches. I used to take allopathic medicine was suggested by a Physician. For the last 20-25 days itching started with red rashes .
Kindly help me, Sir.
Awaiting your valuable response.
Thanks,
Best regards,
Hello Sir,
I have been suffering from urticaria since July 2009.i had taken medicin once from Indian & also twise from chinese Doctors
I m 21 year old medical student.
I think they had given me H1 Antihistamine also some other.I took continuously Cetirizine hydrochloride 10 mg for 4 n half month. but when i stop taking medicine after 3 or 4 days i got rashes and itching.
bcz of these i cant sleep well at night , i m being upset most of time, can’t concentrate on my study & other work
so plz ,,,,Sir, Kindly help me
Regards,
Sanjay
Dear Doctor,
I have been suffering from Chronic Uriticaria since August 2009. I have also gone through all sorts of Blood Test, Allergy Test, Thyroid Test, EFC, etc. Nothing has helped me until now.
I have also taken different types of anti-histamines, i.e., Histop, Allegra, Levocetrizine, and as described by my doctor.
Any help, or, advice will highly regarded.
Many thanks,
Aamir
hi i am 21 years old and suffereing from chronic cholinergic urticaria. It is confined to teh scalp for the most part though sometimes i see lesions on the face. Could you suggest some natural remedies? i am also currently taking anti-histamines with some benefit.
regards
Dear Doctor,
I am 28 years old.
I have been suffering from urticaria since November 2009. From Nov to Jan 2010, I had itching with raised patches on my skin with redness .After any scratches, It becomes red and itching. I used to take allopathic medicine called Allegra but not affected. Kindly help me.
Thanks with best regards,
Aanchal
Dear Doctor,
I am 36 yrs old and I am suffering from utricaria for the past 10 years cetrizine or xyzal controls it.
Now I need to take this on alternate days. How serious is it? please help me sir with your valuable advice.
thanking you
with regards
sankari
I am 58 years old man,a patient of Urticaria last 32 years but some times it stops automatically without medicine or after blood donation. During 32 years three or four times it got stopped & started automatically after 4/5 years interval.
It s last treatment was taken and got cured three years ago. Now I am again suffering from Jan-2010 and contiued till date, however same homeopathy medicine is being repeated as it was taken three years ago but this time that medicines are not so effective it was three years ago.
D/Sir,
I am 58 years old man,a patient of Urticaria last 32 years but some times it stops automatically without medicine or after blood donation. During 32 years span three or four times it got stopped & started automatically after 4/5 years interval.
It s last treatment was taken and got cured three years ago. Now I am again suffering from Jan-2010 and contiued till date, however same homeopathy medicine is being taken as it was taken three years ago but this time that medicines are not so effective as it was three years ago.
Please advice.
Regards
S.P Sharma
I am 38years old lady,a patient of cronaic Urticaria since 10 yrs.i have used several allopathic medicines (mostly anty-allergic) & homeopathic medicine too.
Presently I am taking homeopathic medicines but there is no sign of improvment.
So, kindly advice the remedy.
sir,
how much time it takes to cure urticaria?
Dear Doctor,
I am 38 years old.
I have been suffering from urticaria since November 2009. From Nov to Jan 2010, I had itching with raised patches on my skin with redness .After any scratches, It becomes red and itching. I used to take allopathic medicine called Allegra but not affected. Kindly help me.
Thanks with best regards,
Sunil Chawla
Dear sir,
I am suffering from chronic urticaria since 1995. Someday in 1995, it was started as a reaction of a cough syrup “Benadryl” which I was prescribed by an allopath
doctor. I have consulted many homeopath doctors. Homeopathic medices are effectic as long as I take those medicine. It reappears after 3-4 days when I discontinue the medicine. I have itching with raised patches on my skin and all over body including face with redness.
Dear doctor I would be grearful to if you could bless me with your valuable sugesstions and remedy.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully
E. Tudu
(Aged 63 yeas)
Dear Doctor,
I am 29 years old.I delivered a baby in November 2009.
I have been suffering from urticaria since December 2009. From Dec to Jan 2010, I had itching with raised patches on my skin with redness .After any scratches, It becomes red and itching. I used to take allopathic medicine called Allegra but not affected. Kindly help me.
Thanks and regards,
Rupa Bhattacharya
Hi Every One Out There..Im 21 year old..Suffering from the same for last 10 years.. Just wanna say TRY YOG Aasan..
Hello doc.
I m having urtacaria since Dec 2007 i took all kind of treatment .allopathic ,ayurvedic, homeopathic. but i m still suffering with this desase.allopathec can control my urtacaria for one to two days .
Now, I am taking homeopath treatment since March 2010. Severity is less but not more effective.
Could you please help me out.
Thanks
Vinay
Dear Doctor..
Sir Now Im 30 and a patient of urticaria for last 3½ years.
taking only alopathic treatment, now I can adjust using1 xyzal tablet in two days.. !!
I read all above posts.. and I know its not a very big duration comparing to
some of other persons.. stil u know its really tough.. !!
Im a doing business, a small advertising unit..
and offcourse having obvious tensions..
nw plz tell me doctor.. using this xyzal tablet for a long period wil cause any side effects ? or shall I continue.. ?
plz help me with ur kind advice…
with warm regards..
pradeep
FYI: I have had chronic urticaria for about a year now. I have finally found the cause, which seems to be constipation. I have been chronically constipated for years now. I am 24 years old, and am under treatment for chronic constipation and chronics urticaria. Your need to realize what is wrong with your body yourself. Understand your body and how it reacts to different things. Urticaria can be due to many reasons, even chemical dyes. Another important aspect is any underlying illness, which in my case is constipation. My tummy problems have seemed to get better, and not i have started taking doses from the mother tincture bottle of Utrica Uren Q 1x (By Dr. Willmar Schwabe, Germany) It seems to be getting better day by day. It is only my 6th day and i see improved results. Good luck guys. May God relieve all of you of this terrible illness.
CURE: Mother Tincture bottle, Utrica Uren Q 1x (By Dr. Willmar Schwabe, Germany)
CAUTION: Please consult a physician before using.
Dear Docter,
I have this problem of urticaria since 2004. I have been taking levo cetrizine on and off but it helps only for a day or two, post that the problem starts developing again……
At the same time I get sneezing problem with watery nose on and off……the day I get it it is horrible….
please help me.
Thanks & Regards
Geetika
Dear Doctor,
I have this problem of urticaria since 2004. I have been taking levo cetrizine on and off but it helps only for a day or two, post that the problem starts developing again……
At the same time I get sneezing problem with watery nose on and off……the day I get it it is horrible….
please help me.
Thanks & Regards
Geetika
I am getting intiching on full body i went so many skin specialist but nothing is happening if i take tablet then there is no itching problems but if i stopped the tablets as soon as i get itching problem again so pls suggest me the treatment.
sir,
i am 20 yrs old and suffering from acute urticaria since 2006.i have taken allopathy medicine for around 1 or 1.5 yrs.but no relief.now days i am taking homeopathy medicine ,but the result is same.i get red patches on my body along with itching.and some times fever also.i feel better under ac or cold water.
so i basically want to ask you that is there any permanent treatment for this allergy or not?i am very fed up of this allergy.kindly help me out.
thanks
nidhi
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am 29 years old and suffering from urticaria since september 2007. I had start from allopathic medicin but from six months i am taking homeopatic medicin. I am not getting refief from treatment.
Please let me know there is any permanent treatment for this allergy or not?i am very fed up of this allergy.kindly help me out.
Dear Doctor,
My neice is 7 years old, and moved to a rural location about 8 months ago (large open parks/fields, several insects in the area. She recently developer urticaria on her upper body and face. So far, treatment has been symptomatic allopathy based (antihistamines, oral steroids). No significant change in diet/lifestyle.
Can you please let me know your opinion on the course to be followed?
Many thanks,
Ravi