what do symptoms of stomach upset together with hives on the skin tell us...?
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yes obviously!Poor digestion capacity,constipation or intestinal infection lead to skin infections. Bad digestion leads to impurity of blood which ultimately causes problems like pimples, bowels or acne.
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SEE A PEDIATRICIAN! thast's first of all, also you may want to start keeping a journal of everything worn, eaten and done by him. Include what you washed the clothes in, how the food was prepared, where he goes, anything you can think of....Record also when he gets the hives, then show it to your pediatrician, and this will help them figure out what's wrong faster, b/c each time a reaction occurs it gets worse.
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Uticaria, Angioedema & Anaphylaxis, Hives \n\nQuestion: \n     Since the beginning of September I have been suffering from severe hives, angioedema, fatigue and have had 2 anaphylaxis incidents. I have had a battery of blood tests which were all normal. Background to the severe onset of these symptoms is that I have been having swollen hands in the a.m. since March and elevated Blood Pressures since this summer. \n     As a result of all this, I have been diagnosed with Chronic Uticaria and Angioedema. I am taking the followign medications b.i.d. in order to try to control the hives: \nTagamet \nSingulair \nAllegra \n     In addition I take Terbutaline Sulf. 3 times a day (which makes my whole body shake). I've also taken three courses of steriods (Medrol Pack). \n     Still after all this medication, the hives seem to be worsening. I wake up in the morning covered with hives. I have started taking a 3rd dose of medication in the middle of the night. It's as if my body is building up resistence to the meds. \n     My doctor's tell me that 90% of the time a person with chronic hives never knows the cause. That most of the time it is a reaction to one's own self rather than an environmental cause. That the goal is merely to treat the symptoms and try to survive until they one day decide to turn off. \n     My family wants me to fly out of Alaska (where I live) to seek additional medical attention. They want me to see an Immuniologist or other medical specialist. I have already spent thousands of dollars trying to rememdy this problem. \n     My question is: Should I accept this diagnosis and only work to control the hives and other symptoms or is it worth the expense or further investigation? If I should be seeking additional medical attention, what kind of doctor's should I see? \n\nDr. Roby Answers: \n     The 90% of people who never learn the cause of their hives simply were never instructed in how to determine the causes. Everything has a cause. I think the primary thing you need to examine is the hormone changes you have undergone in the last few years. You should also try the Atkins' diet as well as avoiding the likely foods contributing to the problem as outlined in the food allergy section of my site. \n     See my section on "Hormone Imbalance" on the website. Many types of allergy have their basis in hormone reactions. This is particularly of ladies who experience increasing symptoms as they undergo hormone changes, usually in their late twenties or after the babies are born. \n     Check out that section and let me know how those characteristics apply to you and then I can get more specific. You may find some useful areas to explore in your search for medical solutions. Areas such as dietary changes, low level exercise and alternative approaches to solving medical problems. The lab tests are outlined there (get DHEA, estradiol and testosterone levels, also Thyroid and AM cortisol-all non-fasting, and finally Progesterone Antibodies for IgG and IgM). All these are available at any commercial lab. If your doctor won't order them let me know and I will. \n     After I see your lab results and you see the areas under hormone imbalance that apply to you, then we can discuss your treatment options.
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Any reaction beyond joy and good digestion is an allergy or food sensitivity.  If you are having any, then you probably are allergic.  Like the others have said, rashes, splotches, red marks, itchiness, hives, stomach upset including diarrhea or cramps, or anything that makes you feel bad if you eat it!  Period.  Don't look for specific signs only, see how you feel when you eat it.  \nIf you only derive pleasure and joy and no bad reactions, then you're probably ok...but watch nevertheless.  \n\nGood luck.
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Sounds possibly like urticaria (hives), which could be an allergic reaction, or due to a number of other things, including an infection. I know a LOT of people who have chronic hives, and many of them first thought they had flea, chigger or mosquito bites. It's a very common misdiagnosis for hives. And hives do tend to follow a pattern of appearing to follow each other, and often appear along areas where clothing may be tight (such as bra lines) or the skin may be chafed or otherwise irritated.\n\nTry bathing with Aveeno, it;s an oatmeal powder that is made to mix with bathwater, you can find it at any drugstore. Mix one packet with warm water (not hot - heat will likely make the itching worse) and soak for as long as you comfortably can (15-30 minutes). OTC antihistamines such as Benadryl may help, but it's better to consult a doctor than trying to dose yourself with medications.\n\nIf you continue to have this rash for a while (weeks), you really should consult with a doctor, since there are some systemic conditions, including cancers, which can cause a persistent rash. Not to scare you, but they should be ruled out.
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could be dermatitis, an allergy, a fungus, hives or just dry skin.
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Heartburn, diarrehea, constipation? Those are the 3 that some to mind. Vomiting could also be one, but that's more of a sour stomach.
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I suffer from anxiety, according to my doctor.  I usually get irritable, angry, my blood pressure and pulse rate start to rise, and a lot of times, especially if I am driving, I am yelling so loud that I believe most people can hear me, even with the windows closed.  If I am really mad, I get red in the face and I start getting dizzy because I have gotten myself so worked up.  I am now on some medication to control anxiety and some herbs to help combat stress.  \n\nYou may have the beginning symptoms of anxiety, which could be caused by severe stress, like in my case.  I have never been itchy, but different people experience some different reactions.
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You may be developing either cholinergic urticaria (heat-induced) or the more rare solar urticaria - quite literally hives caused by sun. Another possibility is polymorphic light eruption.. How big are the hives? Hives are caused by the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils, and the headaches could very well also be caused by the histamine. What kind of testing did you have done?
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I haven't had this experience with Capri Sun. But I just had my blood tested for various food allergies because I was suffering weird symptoms after eating/drinking certain things. Constipation is can be one of the symptoms of a food allergy.
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Could be anything from a mild form of urticaria (hives; some people itch without the actual hives forming), to thyroiditis to liver or kidney disease to dry skin.
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consider it a possible food allergy, look up 'Celiac' disease on the web
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might be idiopathic urticaria
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I had this happen to me in summer.  I have had hives every day since June 1 2006.  check out this site it has helped me a LOT, the mailing list too. www.chronichives.com  I've tried every medication
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You have hives.\n\nFirst, since you have been suffering with urticaria (hives) for over 6 weeks, they are now considered chronic.. One reason the hives are occurring at night is because that is when our cortisol levels are at their lowest, and most chronic hivers find they are worst at night, and some even hive only at night. \n\nAnother problem which causes hiving to worsen at night is that people often have their bodies too warm, and heat is a known mast cell degranulator - mast cells are a special type of immune system cell which contain a bunch of different chemicals, including histamine, which is what causes hives and itching. When mast cells degranulate, they release those chemicals, and being too hot will cause that to happen. Try to sleep in a cool room with minimal covers, that may help.\n\nThird, since you are getting the hives mainly on your chest and back, it is possible the hives are pressure-related. Just the act of lying in bed all night can bring on pressure hives. \n\nHave you tried taking an antihistamine?  For people with chronic urticaria, some antihistamines, such as Ketotifen or Zyrtec, seem to work better than others. And many of us are prescribed off-label dosing, higher than what is used for simple allergies. Plus adding an H2 antihistamine such as Zantac, Tagamet or Pepcid may give you better control of the hives. Some hivers also need a leukotriene blocker (Singulair, Accolate, Zyflo). Others find that adding a mast cell stabilizer (cromolyn, or Ketotifen, which is also an antihistamine) is very helpful. Approx. half of all chronic urticaria sufferers are autoimmune, and for them a course of Cyclosporine can force a remission.\n\nThere is a recipe at the www.chronichives.com website for a lotion you can make using cromolyn which soothes the itchies and calms the rash. And for even more suggestions and information about chronic hives, check out the urticaria support group at yahoo groups - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/urt...\n\nYour best bet is to see an allergist/immunologist; they have the most experience in dealing with chronic urticaria. They (usually) know what tests to run, what to rule out, and which meds to use based on what type of chronic urticaria you have.
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First, they are not welps but WELTS  - and the correct spelling of welps is "whelps" which means the young offspring of certain mammals such as dogs or wolves (sorry, but that is one of my biggest pet peeves). \n\nSounds like you are describing hives, and since they have been occurring for 6 weeks, they are now considered chronic.  Hives are usually extremely itchy, but they can also be painful. Chronic hives are seldom due to allergy, but rather are either idiopathic (no known cause) or are autoimmune. Regardless of the cause of hives (even allergy), the usual treatment is oral antihistamines and for severe cases oral steroids or steroid shots (eg Kenalog) may be given. If the hives are due to allergy, the cure is avoidance of the allergen. If the hives are chronic, there is no cure, they just have to run their course. In the case of autoimmune hives, some doctors are having great success in forcing remission using immunosuppression therapy with drugs such as Cyclosporine. \n\nAlso, be careful using the steroid cream, and use it very sparingly. It can cause thinning of the skin.
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Allergies are immune-system responses to a particular food, airborne substance, chemical, medication, cosmetic, perfume, textiles, building material, or plastic. Some symptoms of allergies are:\n\n    * Itchy, watery eyes\n    * Sneezing\n    * Headache\n    * Runny or stuffy nose, or postnasal drip\n    * Sore throat\n    * Dark circles under the eyes\n    * Itchy feeling in the mouth or throat\nSelf-care for allergies and sensitivities can be approached in a number of ways—but it can be hard to know just where to start. To make it easier, our doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:\n\n    * Watch what you eat\n    * Work with a professional who specializes in food sensitivities to see if certain foods are causing your allergies\n\n    * Clean it up\n    * Control household allergens like dust, mold, and animal dander to reduce your overall allergic load\n\n    * See an allergist\n    * Find a health professional to help you manage your allergies\n\n    * Help children avoid allergies with beneficial bacteria\n    * Take a supplement containing high-potency beneficial bacteria (probiotics) during pregnancy and give them to newborns to help reduce the risk of children developing allergies