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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

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I have been suffering from chronic Urticaria for last 3 years which causes continued itching/ rashes all over body.I also have hypothyroidism and same is under control with medicine. Please advise possible reasons for persisting skin allergy and itching. I have shown to many dermatologists in Lucknow but nothing gives lasting relief. Please advise

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Hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Urticarial rashes are commonly known as hives. They are most commonly caused due to an allergic reaction. In Ayurveda, a condition called Sheetapitta is explained, which bears similar symptoms of Urticaria. There is no specific and satisfactory treatment in contemporary science for the condition of urticaria. But, it can be effectively managed through Ayurveda system of medicine. Causative factors as per Ayurveda:-1. Excess intake of salty and pungent foods.2. Consumption of large amount of sour gruel .3. Excess intake of mustard. 4. Exposure to cold wind. 5. Contact of cold substances. 6. Day sleep. 7. Improper nemesis. 8. Altered features in winter and rainy season.9. Insect bite. 10.contact of poisonous insects or bugs. Pro Chat Doctor.  Thirst 2. Tastelessness3. Nausea4. Debility/fatigue5. Heaviness of the body/lethargyDiet to be followed:-1. Older rice. 2. Green gram.3. Horse gram. 4. Bitter-gourd.5. Pomegranate. 6. Gooseberry. 7. Warm water. Food to be Avoided:-1. Milk and milk products2. Fish3. Sugar and its derivative4. Alcohol5. Suppression of vomiting6. Cold water7. Exposure to breezeAyurvedic medicines to be taken are:-1. Quasi capsule- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals.2. Allergy Care- 2 capsule twice a day with water after meals.3. Amrita Keisha- 10 to 15 ml with equal quantity of water.4. Sootashekhara NASA- 1-0-1 with water after food.5. Manila NASA- 1-0-1 with water after food. Hope it was helpful. Stay healthy, Believe in Ayurveda.