Thyroid disease
Recent studies have shown that between 10-50 percent of people with chronic hives have the Hashimoto’s disease, a form of hypothyroidism. The Hashimoto’s disease is usually accompanied by other ailments such as depression, fatigue, a gain in weight, constipation, sensitivity to cold, hair loss, muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and dry skin. The combination of hives and the Hashimoto’s diseases is estimated to be seen more in women than men. You doctor will recommend various treatments to relieve your symptoms.
