Things People Who Have Food Allergies Wish You Knew
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It was hard for me to know which food I'm exactly allergic to ( still feel unsure ) at first i thought it's eggs and chicken but I don't think that's the case, I tried many different foods to see which one actually triggers my allergy ( chronic urticaria ).
And almost always whenever I ate shrimp and crabs I've got them. So seafood seems like a trigger.
I always get allergy all over my body when I have fever and cold. Or my body temperature raises too much..cus of pressure/ stress.
I've seen many doctors in past but they've always gave creams and tablets to calm it down.
Whenever I get them It's very irritating and itchy and makes me feel weak and insecure about myself 🙁
What’s urticaria?
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Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised red or skin-colored welts (wheals). These welts are caused by the release of histamine and other chemicals into the bloodstream, which makes tiny blood vessels leak fluid into the skin.
Raised Bumps: Small spots or large connected patches.
Intense Itching: Often described as stinging or burning.
Blanching: The center of a red hive turns white when pressed.
Angioedema: Some people also experience deep swelling under the skin, especially around the eyes or lips.
Symptoms*
Also, Google says about 20% of people experiences it atleast once in their life.
I started getting hives first during lockdown, when I was around 12-13. And still get those ( yesterday I had it all over my skin due to fever and exhaustion )
Now it's almost all gone, most of the time it doesn't last more than 24 hours in same place.
But I keep getting them for days sometimes, repeatedly when it's a lot. It feels worse when it gets in palm, head and face... 😕
