Urticaria (Hives) treatment
Urticaria produces raised, itchy welts that appear suddenly and typically fade within 24 hours, only to appear elsewhere. Chronic cases persist beyond six weeks.
45–60 min
First consultation
In-clinic & online
Consultation modes
Monthly
Follow-up reviews
Understanding urticaria (hives)
What it is, and what we look at
Hives result from histamine release in the skin, which causes fluid to leak from small blood vessels and produce a raised, pale-centred, intensely itchy wheal. Individual welts characteristically last less than a day and move around. Acute urticaria often follows an infection, food or medicine; chronic urticaria, lasting more than six weeks, frequently has no identifiable external trigger at all.
That last point matters, because many patients spend months eliminating foods without benefit. In chronic spontaneous urticaria an autoimmune mechanism is often involved. Case taking covers timing, physical triggers such as pressure, heat, cold or exercise, medication history and any associated swelling.
Symptoms
You may recognise these
Causes & triggers
What tends to be behind it
- Autoimmune activity in chronic spontaneous urticaria
- Infections, particularly viral, in acute cases
- Medications including NSAIDs and some antibiotics
- Physical triggers — pressure, cold, heat, sunlight, exercise
- Foods and additives in a minority of patients
When to see a doctor promptly
Homeopathic treatment is not the right first step for these. Seek medical assessment if:
- There is swelling of the tongue, throat, or any difficulty breathing
- Welts are accompanied by fever, joint pain or feeling generally unwell
- Individual welts last more than 24 hours or leave bruising
How we work
Our approach at the clinic
Individualised prescribing
Homeopathy selects a remedy for the person, not only the diagnosis. Two patients with the same condition often receive different remedies.
Detailed case taking
Your first visit covers medical history, family history, current medication, diet, sleep and stress — all of it informs the prescription.
Works alongside your doctor
We never ask you to stop prescribed medication on your own. Any change is made gradually and in consultation with your treating physician.
Your care journey
What treatment actually looks like
01
Detailed consultation
A 45–60 minute case taking covering your symptoms, history, reports and lifestyle.
02
Case analysis
Your doctor studies the full picture and selects a remedy matched to your constitution.
03
Follow-up reviews
Monthly reviews track what has changed, so the prescription can be adjusted.
04
Long-term plan
Diet, sleep and trigger guidance to help hold the improvement you have gained.
Sneha Homeopathy Clinic
A panel of experienced homeopathic doctors, led by Dr. Murali Anki Reddy.
Common questions
Asked before the first visit
For acute hives with a clear suspect, testing can help. For chronic urticaria lasting months, broad allergy panels rarely identify a cause and often produce misleading positives that lead to unnecessary food restriction. Your doctor will advise whether testing is likely to be useful in your case.
Related treatments
Talk to a doctor about your case
Bring your reports and current prescriptions. The first consultation is a full case assessment, and you will be told plainly if another specialist is the better route.
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis or a treatment guarantee. Homeopathy is a complementary system of medicine and results vary from person to person. Do not stop or change any prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it. In an emergency, contact a hospital immediately.