Allergies are a common cause of hives since an allergic reaction can trigger the immune system response that results in trapped fluid beneath the skin.An allergic reaction can occur due to something you ingested or were exposed to through the air.hoto Credit pollen image by asb from Fotolia.com. Allergies are a common cause of hives since an allergic reaction can trigger the immune system response that results in trapped fluid beneath the skin. An allergic reaction can occur due to something you ingested or were exposed to through the air.
The median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured. Ulnar nerve injury Damage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is another fairly common cause of tingling in arms and hands. It usually starts in the thumb, index and middle finger, sometimes the ring finger but NEVER into the pinkie. It may extend into the arm, and then the other arm.