Total occupied homes in Cass County with people under 18 years old: Total: 9,698; Population of homes with one or more people under 18 years: 3,259; Population of family homes: 3,206; Husband-wife family: 2,442; Under 6 years only: 511; Under 6 years and 6 to 17 years: 565; 6 to 17 years only: 1,366; Other family: 764; Male householder, no wife present: 248
How do they occur? Clusters of hives may appear as a reaction to an allergen such as food, medicine, or an insect bite or sting. Hives may also occur as a reaction to infection or emotional stress. Histamine, a chemical your body makes, is released in response to the irritant that causes the hives to form.
However, for this purpose of this article, we are going to focus on one of the most common reactions to allergens, and that is hives. Hives, also known as urticaria, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) that suddenly appear on the skin. Their appearance is usually the result of either the bodyâs reaction to certain allergens. Hives, generally speaking, cause and itchy feeling, but may also burn or sting. Common areas for hives to appear include the face, tongue, lips, throat and ears. It is important to note that hives donât only come in one size, but rather they can carry from as small as a pencil eraser to as are as a hubcap.