A Disease That Can Be Debilitating: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Authors

  • Lim Tzyy Huei Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Low Qin Jian Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Cheo Seng Wee Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Lahad Datu, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Mak Woh Wei Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Bentong, Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Evelyn Yap Wen Yee Department of Dermatology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v16i1.2923

Keywords:

chronic spontaneous urticarial, debilitating, disease

Abstract

Chronic spontaneous urticaria is characterized by recurrent urticaria with or without angioedema for more than six weeks with no apparent external triggers. It affects up to one per cent of the general population and it is common in primary care settings or emergency services. Chronic spontaneous urticaria can be debilitating, difficult to treat, and frustrating for patients and doctors. Here, we described our experience of treating five patients with recalcitrant chronic spontaneous urticaria. Through this short communication, we would like to increase awareness of the general treatment approach to chronic spontaneous urticaria in primary care and specialist services.

 

Published

2022-02-08

How to Cite

Lim Tzyy Huei, Low Qin Jian, Cheo Seng Wee, Mak Woh Wei, & Evelyn Yap Wen Yee. (2022). A Disease That Can Be Debilitating: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 16(1), 63–67. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v16i1.2923
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