what diseases can cause hives
Thyroid disease is the most commonly reported autoimmune condition in people with chronic hives, followed by rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. A study published in September 2013 in the European Journal of Dermatology found that celiac disease is also associated with chronic hives. However, says Anand, âwe donât know if the disease causes urticaria or if the personâs propensity to have an autoimmune reaction causes it.
1 The most common causes are foods, medicines, latex, or infections. 2  Insect bites and internal disease may also be responsible. 3  The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, soy, wheat, and milk.4  Fresh foods cause hives more often than cooked foods. Drugs that can cause hives and angioedema include aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen), high blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors), or painkillers such as codeine.