Where to apply moxibustion for acute urticaria

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on September 25, 2024
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In cases of acute urticaria, it is advised to promptly visit a hospital and undergo treatment under the guidance of a doctor. This is because moxibustion is a slow treatment method and is not very effective for acute urticaria.

However, if urticaria occurs in normal circumstances, it can be slowly treated through moxibustion, which can achieve therapeutic purposes. Moxibustion mainly plays a supplementary role. Initially, moxibustion can be applied to acupoints such as Quchi, Dazhui, and Sanyinjiao to maintain health and achieve effective conditioning.

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How is urticaria best treated?

Urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs when there is a localized swelling due to temporary increased vascular permeability of the skin and mucous membranes. It can be divided into acute urticaria and chronic urticaria. Acute urticaria often has a sudden onset. Chronic urticaria is characterized by recurrent skin lesions for more than six weeks, with episodes occurring at least twice a week, termed as chronic urticaria. The preferred treatment for acute urticaria is the use of second-generation H1 receptor antagonists with a strong sedative effect. The combination of vitamin C and calcium supplements can reduce vascular permeability and have a synergistic effect with antihistamines. For chronic urticaria, the treatment of choice is also second-generation H1 receptor antagonists. When one medication is ineffective, two to three drugs may be combined or alternated. It is also recommended to combine Chinese medicine to adjust the overall physical condition while gradually reducing the dosage of Western medicine to control the condition.

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How should hives be treated?

Urticaria is divided into acute and chronic types. Antihistamines are the first choice of treatment for acute urticaria. If the condition is severe and antihistamines are ineffective, corticosteroids can be used to control the condition. The fundamental treatment for chronic urticaria is to remove the cause, and specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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Measles and Urticaria Distinction

Measles and hives have significant differences. Firstly, hives are an allergic disease and are not contagious, whereas measles is a viral infectious disease that can be spread through contact. Secondly, the treatment for hives mainly involves antiallergics, while the treatment for measles mainly includes symptomatic and antiviral therapies. However, regardless of whether it is measles or hives, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly after onset.

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Symptoms of urticaria in children

The symptoms of urticaria in children generally include the appearance of erythema and patches of varying sizes on the skin. Some patches may be bright red and then look more obvious. Systemic symptoms can occur, and some children may experience nausea, vomiting, etc. At this time, it may be considered to be caused by allergic factors, and it is necessary to come to the hospital as soon as possible to ascertain the cause in the child. Avoid contact with allergens and then conduct anti-allergy treatment according to the child's condition. If the child's skin scratch test is positive, it can confirm that the child has urticaria. Generally, urticaria subsides quite quickly, and it is considered a specific type of disease.

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What should not be eaten with hives?

Patients with urticaria have individual differences in their physical constitutions, and not everyone is allergic to the same foods. However, some foods have a higher likelihood of causing allergies, such as seafood, shrimp, crabs, silkworm pupae, beef, lamb, dog meat, various exotic birds and game, fruits like mango, pineapple, durian, and lemon, as well as various food additives. Additionally, spicy and stimulating foods and alcoholic beverages can aggravate allergic reactions and should be avoided as much as possible. Patients who frequently suffer from urticaria may consider undergoing allergen testing to identify which foods trigger allergic reactions. However, the allergen doses used in tests are very small and many factors can affect the results, hence the test outcomes may not fully reflect the actual situation within the patient's body. Moreover, the variety of foods tested is limited, and foods not tested could still potentially trigger urticaria in patients.