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Hello, For Years I Have Gotten A Large Hive (
Question: Hello, for years I have gotten a large hive ( for lack of better word) at the base of my spine when I’m not feeling well that burns and itches . I do have food allergies but have not found a direct correlation. What else could it be?
Brief Answer:
It can be urticaria as per mentioned symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor service'.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
The burning, itching at lesion could be due to hives that is urticaria.
You can apply a cold compress over that.
It's advisable to wear loose cotton clothes.
You can be prescribed an antihistaminic drug for your hives like levocetirizine. If not effective than oral steroid also can be prescribed.
You can upload a photo of your lesion to check it and to give further comment.
Allergic testing will be beneficial to find causative allergen. For that, you can consult dermatologist nearby for detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
It can be urticaria as per mentioned symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor service'.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
The burning, itching at lesion could be due to hives that is urticaria.
You can apply a cold compress over that.
It's advisable to wear loose cotton clothes.
You can be prescribed an antihistaminic drug for your hives like levocetirizine. If not effective than oral steroid also can be prescribed.
You can upload a photo of your lesion to check it and to give further comment.
Allergic testing will be beneficial to find causative allergen. For that, you can consult dermatologist nearby for detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
I am concerned as to the location of the hive as it is always and only at the bad of my spine
Brief Answer:
Follow up question.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
welcome back to the 'Ask A Doctor service'.
According to the mentioned symptoms it seems to be localized dermatitis or hives like problem.
The antihistaminic drug and steroid are beneficial in such cases. You can Consult nearby dermatologist for detailed evaluation and get prescription.
It doesn't seem to be any spinal problem according to mentioned history.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Follow up question.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
welcome back to the 'Ask A Doctor service'.
According to the mentioned symptoms it seems to be localized dermatitis or hives like problem.
The antihistaminic drug and steroid are beneficial in such cases. You can Consult nearby dermatologist for detailed evaluation and get prescription.
It doesn't seem to be any spinal problem according to mentioned history.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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