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Hives
Virtual visit

Hives

Get expert care for your hives by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Hives visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your hives visit

Hives that keep coming back — or last longer than a few days — are worth evaluating. This visit helps identify the trigger and find lasting relief.

You have raised, itchy welts that appear and disappear unpredictably

Hives have been recurring for more than six weeks

You suspect a food, medication, or environmental trigger

Antihistamines help temporarily but symptoms keep returning

Swelling in your lips or throat has accompanied the hives

You want to know if allergy testing makes sense for your situation

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes hives and how do I identify my trigger?

Hives (urticaria) result from mast cell release of histamine, triggered by allergens, infections, medications, stress, or physical stimuli like pressure or cold. In chronic hives lasting more than 6 weeks, a specific trigger is identified in less than 50% of cases despite thorough evaluation.

When are hives a medical emergency?

Hives accompanied by throat tightness, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, dizziness, or tongue swelling indicate anaphylaxis — a life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate emergency care and epinephrine. This is distinct from ordinary hives.

Do I need allergy testing for hives?

Allergy testing is most useful when a specific allergen trigger is suspected based on history — such as a food or medication. For chronic spontaneous urticaria without an obvious trigger, allergy testing rarely identifies a cause and is not routinely recommended.

Will antihistamines control my hives?

Second-generation antihistamines — cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine — are first-line treatment and control symptoms in most people. Higher doses or combinations are sometimes needed. For chronic hives unresponsive to antihistamines, omalizumab (Xolair) is an effective FDA-approved option.

What side effects are associated with hives treatments?

Second-generation antihistamines cause minimal sedation at standard doses. First-generation antihistamines (diphenhydramine) cause significant drowsiness and are not preferred for regular use. Omalizumab is generally well tolerated — injection site reactions and rare anaphylaxis have been reported. Hives visit What to expect from a Hives visit
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