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12 possible causes of 'Hives'
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Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy, raised welts that are found on the skin. They may be red...
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    Pain
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    Itching
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    Swelling
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    Hives
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An allergy is the immune system's response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
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    Choking
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    Coughing up phlegm
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    Pain
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    Headache
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    Hives
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Drug allergies are overblown responses of the immune system to prescription or over-the-counter...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Pain
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    Diarrhea
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    Abdominal pain
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    Dizziness
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    Hives
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Food allergies are overblown responses by the immune system to foods that aren't typically harmful -...
Symptoms:
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    Choking
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    Low blood pressure
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    Pain
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    Fainting
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    Hives
5. 
Acute stress disorder (ASD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by a cluster of dissociative and...
Symptoms:
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    Fear
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    Increase in blood pressure
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    Anxiety attack
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    Panic attacks
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    Hives
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Angioedema is severe swelling beneath the skin. The swelling may also occur on the surface of the...
Symptoms:
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    Abdominal cramps
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    Itching
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    Hives
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    Noisy respiration
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    Eye swelling
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Heat emergencies are health crises caused by exposure to hot weather and sun. Heat emergencies have...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Hyperventilation
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    Dark urine
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    Diaphoresis
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    Loss of appetite
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    Hives
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For people with severe allergies, exposure to their allergen can result in a life-threatening...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Choking
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    Pain
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    Nausea
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    Abdominal cramps
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    Hives
9. 
Infectious mononucleosis, often called "mono," is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It...
Symptoms:
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    Fast heart rate
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    General weakness
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    Pale stools
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    Cold sweat
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    Hives
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The immune system normally fights off dangerous infections and bacteria to keep the body healthy. An...
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    Peripheral cyanosis
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    Weight loss
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    Unintentional weight loss
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    Rash
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    Hives
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