Allergy

	Asked by toooei (Female ) on Fri 24, Apr 2009 07:09am :
	About 8 years ago I went to swim in a lake and after I came out of water my body skin had turned red and I rubbed it with my nails. Since then when I take bath and wake up early in the morning I will have whole body pain. The symptoms lasts for 10-20 minutes. It has become severe and when I play and run and sweat my skin becomes red and hives appear even on my head.
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	Answer by Dr. Namita Shrivastava (doctor) on Sat 25, Jul 2009 08:01am: Hi, You seem to be having hypersensitivity to cold temperatures. Though infrequent , in such cases; cold triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals into the skin. This results in skin redness, itching, swelling and hives. Although symptoms may begin during the cold exposure, they're often worse during rewarming of the exposed skin. People with cold urticaria should avoid exposure to cold air as well as cold water. You need to consult your physician for checkup,prescriptions, advise regarding precautions.Hope this helps. Always feel free to contact in case of any further queries/explanations. Thanks
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