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Hives/urticaria
My 4 years old son is getting mosquito bite like itchy bumps on his body which comes and disappear after some time. In last 1 month this is the 3rd time he is getting these type of rashes.first time he kept getting the rashes for 1 week.as per doctor this this urticaria. I want to know that there is no such allergens around him and also he is not eating anything which is causing him allergy that what could be the reason for rashes. Is there anything to be worried about?
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Dr. Jinia Saha
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
From your history it sees to be urticaria. Many factors such as infections, medicines, food, psychogenic factors, and respiratory allergens may be responsible. Sometime it May be idiopathic as well. If there is angiodema or anaphylaxis is associated or patient starts having any kind of associated respiratory distress, it becomes a serious issue.
Next Steps
detailed history, physical examination with supportive laboratory parameters
Health Tips
1. identifying possible trigger.
2. determine danger signs
3. antihistamines at hand, steroids SOS, depending on severity
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