10 Symptoms of Hives
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
The world around us is full of pathogens and substances that could be harmful to us. The good news is that our immune system works tirelessly to protect us, fighting off disease and toxins even when we sleep. Sometimes, though, our body can react to substances that do not pose a threat to us. This is what we call an allergy and they affect people in different ways.
Allergies cause the body to release histamines, which are compounds that help the immune system. This release of histamines causes a range of symptoms, including hives in some people. Hives are swollen, red rashes that can be very uncomfortable.
