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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itching On The Back And Shoulder Blades
Question: I started having an itch on my back that wouldn't go away. It was near my left shoulder blade. I could not see anything on my skin to make it itch. It spread around my body to the front and now I have pain. It hurts inside on that side and seems to be projecting from the inside out. It is very uncomfortable. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. did such problem occur in past?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. are you on any medication?
6. is there appearance of rash as well?
7. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. did such problem occur in past?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. are you on any medication?
6. is there appearance of rash as well?
7. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The itching started last Wed. Sept. 16. The pain started on Friday night. I haven't changed my diet or eaten anything different. I have not had this problem in the past. I have hypertension and have been on medication for it for about a month. I am taking lisonopril for it. (10 mg) I started taking an anti-depressant about 18 months ago. It is fluoxetine. (60mg) I have also been taking a thyroid med for about a month. It is a low dose but I cannot remember the name of it right now. There is no rash. I live alone.
Brief Answer:
Most probably urticaria(allergic reaction)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. The symptoms you gave are suggestive of allergic reaction which could be due to a number of causes like food, insect bite, dust, etc. It usually takes few days to resolve. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Cetirizine one at night for 3 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 3-4 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably urticaria(allergic reaction)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. The symptoms you gave are suggestive of allergic reaction which could be due to a number of causes like food, insect bite, dust, etc. It usually takes few days to resolve. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Cetirizine one at night for 3 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 3-4 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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