Urticaria (hives) causes sudden, itchy welts on the skin that appear and disappear unpredictably. At AVK, we address both acute and chronic urticaria by treating the underlying immune hypersensitivity and digestive dysfunction that drive recurrent episodes.
Raised, itchy welts (wheals) on the skin
Welts that change size and shape
Swelling of lips, eyelids or throat (angioedema)
Episodes triggered by heat, stress or specific foods
Chronic recurring episodes lasting weeks or months
Food allergens
Medications
Infections
Stress and heat
Autoimmune conditions
Urticaria (Sheetapitta/Udarda) is a pitta-kapha disorder with vata involvement. Aggravated pitta in the blood combines with kapha to create the characteristic raised, itchy welts. Treatment focuses on cooling pitta, clearing kapha and strengthening the immune system.
Every treatment plan is individualised after a thorough consultation. Below is the typical protocol.
Gentle stimulation of marma points associated with digestion and circulation to support pitta balance and reduce reactive flare-ups.
Cooling medicated pastes and lotions applied to affected areas to soothe itch and reduce welt intensity during acute episodes.
Haridrakhandam, Kaisora Guggulu and other classical formulations to reduce allergic sensitivity.
Strict avoidance of pitta-aggravating foods, stress management and Sheetali pranayama for heat-triggered episodes.