Actively interacting with the outside world, each of us is subject to various shocks and stressful situations. This is how the modern world works. And just as everything in our body interacts, the central nervous system sends signals to other systems. Often you can notice reactions such as sneezing, coughing, headache, nausea after experiences and during excitement. But the most common manifestation is nervous urticaria. It follows from this that the presence of an allergen or an irritant object is not necessary for a skin rash.
Causes of urticaria on nerves
Of course, the main reason is the nervous exhaustion of the body. The following factors can help speed up the process of hives:
- Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Increased irritability;
- Dysfunction of the genitourinary system;
- Wrong work of the heart;
- Multiple stressful situations;
- Depression, fatigue, nervous strain.
In this case, the allergens are not food or pollen, but fear, anxiety, tension. Thus, circulation in the vessels and skin is disturbed, which causes inflammation. Such swelling and rash of the skin occur as a result of vasodilation. People who find it difficult to cope and control their emotions fall into the risk zone.
Symptoms of Nervous Urticaria
Symptoms of a disease such as nervous urticaria occur gradually. First, general malaise, fever, and then a rash on the surface of the skin may appear. The main symptom is blistering. Such rashes appear not only on the surface of the body, but also on the lips, tongue, palate, and the inner surface of the cheeks. If the urticaria affects the bronchi and larynx, a strong dry cough begins. It is necessary to be extremely careful, because a serious disease can develop, such as Quincke's edema.
Blisters can be either dry or filled with fluid. Often they have a different uneven rounded shape, pink or red. The patient can observe itching of damaged skin, rarely - burning and soreness. The rash may become chronic. Sometimes small spots increase in size and merge together.
In addition to visible manifestations, there are also arrhythmias, rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, and tachycardia. The person may complain of dizziness and nausea. The patient may feel chills, general fatigue. Because of this, a person begins to get nervous and the situation is even more aggravated.
Treatment of urticaria
In the case of nervous urticaria, it is necessary first of all to identify its true cause of origin. For this, one visit to an allergist or dermatologist will not be enough. Here you will need the help of psychotherapists and neurologists. Therefore, the treatment of the disease is aimed at comprehensive therapy.
Medical
To relieve the symptoms, but not the cause of urticaria, antihistamines are used. Such funds fight skin rashes of any genesis. It could be Suprastin or Claritin. They belong to the first generation of antihistamines, which can cause a number of adverse reactions: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly follow the indicated dosages.
To avoid or minimize the risk of side effects, it is better to use the latest (3rd and 4th) generation drugs. These include: Zirtek, Ebastin, Xizal, Fenspiride. They are upgrades from previous generations. Significant contraindications were not noticed, except for the individual intolerance of the components.
If the hives do not go away for several days, you can use some ointments. As a rule, non-hormonal creams are used to start:
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If the rash has been observed for at least 10 days, hormonal preparations are prescribed. It is important to follow the dosage rules, as an undesirable reaction from the endocrine system may occur. These include Advantan, Elokom, Soderm, Lorinden.
Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy is classified as folk medicine. Its effectiveness has been proven and tested over the years. Various plants and herbs are used for this. You can use the following drugs:
- Licorice root twice a day;
- Mint infusion;
- Marjoram is taken orally and added to the bath;
- Hop decoction;
- Honey and horseradish juice.
Nervous urticaria requires getting rid of stress, normalization of the nervous system. To calm down, you can use a simple valerian. A few drops of it are diluted with a spoonful of water. Rosemary can help calm the nerves. In stressful situations, it is necessary to use motherwort, which will protect the work of the patient's heart. To relieve itching, it is recommended to wipe parts of the body with vinegar, take baths with the addition of soda and make compresses from celery juice, cucumber and parsley.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is key in the treatment of urticaria nervosa. A psychotherapist will help you deal with difficult situations, teach you how to manage your emotions. This is a rather long and difficult path, which requires painstaking work from the patient. But this is the only way to eliminate the cause of urticaria, and not just remove its symptoms. Only a doctor can establish the true origin of your neuroses:
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Rarely, in such cases, some medications are prescribed. They are necessary only in advanced situations and severe mental illness. As a rule, it is enough just to systematically work on oneself, all diseases “lie” in our head.
Auxiliaries
To relieve nervous urticaria and calm the nerves, some relaxation methods are resorted to. These include yoga, massage, meditation, reflexology, hirudotherapy. Yoga and meditation are aimed at restoring proper breathing. These techniques will help you get rid of unnecessary thoughts, forget about stress and troubles. You will be able to concentrate on your own body, direct your thoughts in the right direction. Regular classes in these types of therapy develop in a person the will and strength of mind. All subsequent minor troubles will no longer cause too strong a reaction. In addition, yoga helps to keep the muscular frame in good shape.
Massage and reflexology work by influencing the acupuncture points of the human body. Such procedures lead to relaxation and getting rid of various thoughts. The patient is in a state of rest, experiencing peace. Often, to relieve nervousness, they resort to head and neck massage - it is there that there is a large concentration of nerve endings.
Hirudotherapy is called therapy with medical leeches. They will help to get rid of the disease in a complex way - they will relieve overstrain and relieve the manifestations of nervous urticaria. The leech injects many enzymes that favorably affect the functioning of the body. Such enzymes also have an anesthetic effect. The use of leeches makes the nervous system more stable.
Helpful Hints
For any kind of hives, doctors advise swimming without the use of gels and washcloths. It is better to take a simple contrast shower. Use clothes and underwear made only from natural fabrics. Avoid wool and synthetics. When washing linen and clothes, it is better to use plain soap.
Drink a decoction of chamomile instead of plain tea. Green ai with honey will help calm the nerves and relieve stress. It is also a great sleep aid. To eliminate insomnia, there are special pillows with herbal filling. The composition of such a filler includes motherwort, lavender, string, and lemon balm.
Diet
Doctors recommend stopping the use of the following foods:
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This food affects the functioning of the intestines, liver and gallbladder. It is known that violations of these organs are reflected in the state of our skin and health in general. It is recommended to drink more fluids to remove harmful substances from the body. Try to eat only dietary meat, steaming it or in the oven. Very useful is the use of various cereals, vegetables and fruits.
