Urticaria, also known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of itchy, raised, and red bumps on the skin. These bumps can vary in size and shape and often appear in clusters.
Symptoms of urticaria/hives may include:
1. Raised, red, and itchy bumps on the skin
2. Swelling of the affected area
3. Burning or stinging sensation on the skin
4. Rash-like appearance on the skin
5. Difficulty breathing or swallowing (in severe cases)
There are many potential causes of urticaria/hives, including allergic reactions to food, medication, or insect bites, as well as stress or infections. Treatment of urticaria/hives may involve identifying and avoiding triggers, taking antihistamines, and using topical or oral corticosteroids in more severe cases. Other medications such as leukotriene receptor antagonists or immunomodulators may also be used in some cases.
It's important to seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of urticaria/hives, especially if you also have difficulty breathing or swallowing, as these may be signs of a severe allergic reaction that requires emergency treatment. Your healthcare provider can help determine the cause of your urticaria/hives and recommend appropriate treatment options.
If you are being referred to or currently are a patient of Dr. Joshi at the AIIM Centre and reside in Alberta, there are also options for upcoming Clinical Trials.
If this interests you, please speak with Dr. Joshi or visit the Clinical Trial Hero free app where you can register and gain more information about how a clinical trial may benefit you.
Clinical Trial Hero is a digital healthcare platform that helps underserved patients join clinical trials quickly. We are transforming healthcare by empowering underserved patients to get new life-changing therapies by making it easier for them to find and enroll in clinical trials across the globe. We use disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and social media to create a faster approval process for novel drugs, improving access and empowering patients.
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At the AIIM Centre in Calgary, AB, we have one of the very best specialists in the field of Urticaria control. All you need is a referral from your family doctor then we can schedule an appointment for you.
Dr. Nikhil Joshi M.D., FRCPC is a Clinical Immunologist and Allergist cancer survivor, award-winning writer, and former national radio host.
His experience as a patient led to his latest venture, a mobile app called ‘Clinical Trial Hero’. This free multiplatform app helps patients find clinical trials of interest near them. It was recently awarded the Big Future Innovation Grant from Alberta Central.
Dr. Joshi is passionate about helping patients with a wide variety of allergic and immunological diseases
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