Hives are usually caused by being allergic to certain foods and substances . But they can occur when a person is exposed to anything that causes his body to release histamine. Releasing histamine causes liquid to leak from blood vessels under the skin. When this fluid collects or ‘pools’ together it creates the bumps that are called ‘hives’

Substances that cause this histamine release differ from person to person, though common irritants include animal dander, pollen, aspirin, penicillin, insect bites, and foods to which the person is allergic.

Itching could be real bad, and at other times they don’t. You can get hives over most of your body, or sometimes just on your stomach, or arms. The medical name for hives is urticaria.

Signs and Symptoms of Hives

• The affected area may be mildly or severely itchy.
• The skin becomes covered with pinkish or red or white bumps or swollen areas of skin. Bumps may appear and disappear suddenly.

Treatments of Hives

• German chamomile oil can help bring relief from itching. Simply place a drop directly on the itchy skin and massage in.
• If the hives are accompanied by shortness of breath, fever, nausea, or abdominal cramps, immediately seeks medical help. You could be suffering from anaphylactic shock.
• Reduce the stress is also help to stop hives as well.
• Avoid consumption of shellfish. Some people are allergic to shellfish that may cause outbreaks.
• Stir 1 cup of cider vinegar into warm bath water; mix well. When done bathing, gently pat yourself dry; do not rub.
• Soothe the itch of hives with relaxing 20 to 30 minutes cool compresses, soaking baths or lotions to alleviate itching.
• Avoid alcohol and coffee or other caffeine containing beverages. These may trigger hives.
• Sandalwood essential oil has been used as natural remedy in Native American medicine wherein it is believed that hives are a fiery condition. Simply add several drops of this essential oil to a cotton ball and then apply it to the infected area every three hours.
• Quercetin can be found in leafy green vegetables, onions, apples, and other natural foods. Quercetin acts as a natural antihistamine, which can help reduce or even completely eliminate hives. You should take 500 milligrams of this twice a day is one of the best natural remedy for controlling hives.
• Don’t take drugs (including aspirin, laxatives, sedatives, vitamins, antacids, pain killers or cough syrups) not prescribe for you.