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Hives on Abdomen

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Updated July 20, 2009

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Hives on Abdomen
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Hives are diagnosed clinically based on their typical appearance. Most cases of hives resolve on their own so diagnosing hives doesn't usually require a lot of expensive blood or skin tests.

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