Swelling Hives

Hives swelling is one of the most common and obvious symptoms of the outbreak of hives. The affected area of the skin becomes swollen, causing itchiness and pain. Hives swelling depends on the severity of the condition from which you are suffering. If you are suffering from chronic hives then the swelling may be persistent; however, in most cases, the swelling does not last more than 8 to 12 hours. Patients should avoid the triggers, as in the case of allergic hives treatment, that cause or aggravate the situation. With some types of hives, if the affected area is cooled with a fan or ice, the swelling reduces.

In most cases, the swelling is not life threatening; however, if it occurs in the upper area of the airway it can create suffocation and this can be fatal. In this case, the patient should seek medical treatment immediately.  In some severe cases,  patients are unable to open their eyes due to immense swelling around the eyes.

If your swelling does not go away even after you have tried home remedies, it is highly advisable to consult a qualified doctor. However, herbal medicines have been used for nearly all kinds of skin treatments since the early ages and are still popular, as they have no side effects.

You can do certain things to reduce the swelling. The most common remedy involves taking certain antihistamines. Cooling the affected area with an ice pack or cool compresses also reduces the swelling.

Hives and Swelling

There is a close relationship between hives and swelling. Though hives is usually accompanied by swelling, not every patient may experience swelling. However, angioedema causes severe swelling, usually in the face. Hives and swelling that last more than six weeks are chronic, and patients may need to seek medical attention for this condition.