Urticaria
Raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and edema involving the dermis and epidermis. Urticaria is intensely pruritic, and blanches completely with pressure.
Also called: Hives.
Conditions associated with urticaria
The following conditions have been associated with urticaria in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene....
CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Familial cold urticaria
Familial cold urticaria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary angioedema type 1
Hereditary angioedema type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency
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Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Muckle-Wells syndrome
An intermediate form of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) and is characterized by recurrent fever ...
Muckle-Wells syndrome
Muckle-Wells syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Netherton syndrome
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a skin disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a dis...
Schnitzler syndrome
Schnitzler syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Shigellosis
Shigellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Solar urticaria
Solar urticaria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm
Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
autoinflammatory disease, systemic, with vasculitis
autoinflammatory disease, systemic, with vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1
Any familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NLRP3 gene....
familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome 2
An autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the NLRP12 gene. It is characterized by periodic fevers beg...
neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia and dysmorphic facies
neurodevelopmental disorder with hypotonia and dysmorphic facies is a medical condition that may be associated...
periodic fever-infantile enterocolitis-autoinflammatory syndrome
periodic fever-infantile enterocolitis-autoinflammatory syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated...
systemic lupus erythematosus 18
Any systemic lupus erythematosus in which the cause of the disease is a variation in the PLD4 gene....
Tests providers may use to investigate urticaria
When investigating urticaria, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies)
Screens for autoimmune diseases such as lupus....
Anti-dsDNA Antibodies
Supports diagnosis and monitoring of systemic lupus erythematosus....
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside urticaria
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if urticaria is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom urticaria mean?
Urticaria is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and edema involving the dermis and epidermis. Urticaria is intensely pruritic, and blanches completely with pressure.
Which conditions are associated with urticaria?
Urticaria has been reported in association with 27 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Aggressive systemic mastocytosis, Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7, CINCA syndrome, Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome, Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about urticaria?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.