My 8 year old son been having this

The sensation was more than itching—it felt like his skin was on fire.

Red, swollen welts appeared across his body, fading and returning unpredictably.

At first, it seemed like a simple allergic reaction, until doctors gave it a name that changed everything: urticaria.

As the hives worsened, his lips began to swell and breathing felt restricted, turning discomfort into fear.

The raised patches were not just skin-deep; they signaled mast cells releasing chemicals that caused fluid to leak into the skin and tissues.

Deeper swelling, known as angioedema, affected his lips and eyelids, making swallowing difficult and raising serious concern.

With antihistamines, brief steroid treatment, and topical relief, the condition slowly improved. He learned to recognize triggers and take swelling seriously, understanding that what looked like minor hives could signal a dangerous reaction requiring prompt care.