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What Causes Recurring Hives With Swelling In Upper Lip?

I have no known food or other allergies yet iam on my 2nd round of what has been diagnosed with chronic hives... this round has included swelling of my lips usually just the top lip and only on the left side..? my Dr has no answers... my lip is swollen now for no reason
Tue, 18 Aug 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you have couple of episodes of hives . Well hives is body's response external stimuli or allergen . It is very important in case of hives to find out the trigger factors . There are some common trigger factors like

Some food like peanuts and sea food .

Medications, such as antibiotics .

Insect stings or bites .

Cold, heat or sun exposure .

Bacterial and viral infection .

Pet dander .

Consult your allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Your allergist may want to conduct skin tests, blood tests , skin-prick test and urine tests to identify the cause of your hives and rule causes like angioedema which sometimes can be mistaken for or associated with hives. . For now apply cold compresses to affected area and take benadryl . Your doctor may prescribe steroid therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Hives With Swelling In Upper Lip?

Hi dear , As per your query you have couple of episodes of hives . Well hives is body s response external stimuli or allergen . It is very important in case of hives to find out the trigger factors . There are some common trigger factors like Some food like peanuts and sea food . Medications, such as antibiotics . Insect stings or bites . Cold, heat or sun exposure . Bacterial and viral infection . Pet dander . Consult your allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Your allergist may want to conduct skin tests, blood tests , skin-prick test and urine tests to identify the cause of your hives and rule causes like angioedema which sometimes can be mistaken for or associated with hives. . For now apply cold compresses to affected area and take benadryl . Your doctor may prescribe steroid therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari