Can Stress Cause Hives?

Can stress cause hives? My first reaction to that question is that hives most probably will cause stress.

When you have swollen red or pink bumps, patches or welts on your skin that suddenly appear and itch like crazy, it will most definitely give you cause for concern and in some cases cause stress.

These welts can appear in varying shapes and sizes, from a few millimeters to several inches in diameter anywhere on the body, will disappear and then suddenly appear elsewhere.

Hives are more common in women than in men, and have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in another.

Hives are formed when a chemical known as histamine is released by mast cells causing blood vessels to leak fluid into nearby tissues which causes swelling resulting from leakage of the capillary – the smallest – blood vessels.

Can stress cause hives? Hives could be caused by allergies to medications and foods, or by direct physical stimulation such as temperature extremes from water, sun and physical exercise.

Viral infections can also cause an outbreak of hives. Some say that stress and nervousness are associated with hives. Personally, I have had a breakout of hives on my hands and feet and it usually happens when I am under a lot of stress. I don’t know for certain if this is the case for most people.

Although you may find it frustrating not to know what caused your hives, changing diet, soap, detergent, and makeup are hardly ever helpful in preventing hives and are usually not necessary unless you have an allergy to a specific product.

Personally, I believe that an outbreak of hives is a symptom of a weak immune system which may be compromised by a series of factors.

I recommend strengthening your immune system with herbs, such as I.M.S.-W from Pure Herbs in the US. You can contact me to order and for more information.

This herbal combination helps to prevent and correct a wide variety of infections and neutralizes and eliminates poisons from bacteria, viruses and fungus. It contains:

• Juniper Berries,
• Marshmallow,
• Mullein,
• Sweet Root,
• Carpenter’s Square,
• Black Cohosh,
• Sarsaparilla and
• Una de Gato

There are also other herbal combinations to help your immune system, depending on what your body needs such as:

• Antioxidant
• Bilberry
• B.-W
• B.& N.C.-W
• E.T.I.-W
• Formula #3
• H.T. Combination,
• Lapacho,
• S.I.-W
• Sutherlandia Combination and
• Una de Gato
• Wild Cherry Bark Special

I do not advise you to self medicate with any of these herbal products as they are very strong and may cause an adverse reaction if you are taking other medications.

Please contact me to order and to test which herbal combination your body needs.

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Note: Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of herbs have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.