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What Causes Internal Itching All Over Body?
Question: I have generlized internal itching all over my body internally. It is in my organs, eyes, nose hands, feet etc. There is no rash. Doctors cannot diagnose it. I have had no recent diet or medication changes. I have had multiple blood tests including liver and cbc which all came out normal. I would appreciate
Brief Answer:
XXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX thanks for asking HCM.I am DR Rakesh Sharma answering your question.
Itch is sensation caused by sensory nerve stimulation
.
There are plenty of causes but going through your query gives impression that it may be either neuritic or may be photo/ temperature sensitivity.
Hope you have got yourself tested for diabetes as well which is also one of the common cause of generalized itch, and if not go through it.
If your skin is dry one use emollients.Antihistamines will help you to some extent.
Do take a course of antihelminthics if not all ready taken.
If it is a psychogenic or neurogenic your doctor might help you more.
Try to avoid ITCH-scratch--itch cycle, it is vicious.
XXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX thanks for asking HCM.I am DR Rakesh Sharma answering your question.
Itch is sensation caused by sensory nerve stimulation
.
There are plenty of causes but going through your query gives impression that it may be either neuritic or may be photo/ temperature sensitivity.
Hope you have got yourself tested for diabetes as well which is also one of the common cause of generalized itch, and if not go through it.
If your skin is dry one use emollients.Antihistamines will help you to some extent.
Do take a course of antihelminthics if not all ready taken.
If it is a psychogenic or neurogenic your doctor might help you more.
Try to avoid ITCH-scratch--itch cycle, it is vicious.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
What are anthelminethics? Is there a specific test for diabetes? Is it a glucose tolerance test?
Thank you
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Investigation for diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Please go through stool routine examination test for helmenthiasis.
Once the type of infestation diagnosed then only proper anthelmenthics can be better decided by your treating doctor,though after giving sample you can take one of the broad spectrum anthelmenthic like albendazole.
There are more tests for diabetes than glucose tolerance tests like
1.Blood sugar Fasting and postprandial blood sugar.
2.Glycated haemoglobin commonly known as HbA1C is more diversified test which gives overall picture for a certain period of time of level of glucose in blood.
3.urine routine and microscopic examination.
Please get in touch with your doctor he might add some more and proper tests according to your previous reports and condition.He may advice you medicines after your invetigations.
Have a nice day.
Investigation for diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Please go through stool routine examination test for helmenthiasis.
Once the type of infestation diagnosed then only proper anthelmenthics can be better decided by your treating doctor,though after giving sample you can take one of the broad spectrum anthelmenthic like albendazole.
There are more tests for diabetes than glucose tolerance tests like
1.Blood sugar Fasting and postprandial blood sugar.
2.Glycated haemoglobin commonly known as HbA1C is more diversified test which gives overall picture for a certain period of time of level of glucose in blood.
3.urine routine and microscopic examination.
Please get in touch with your doctor he might add some more and proper tests according to your previous reports and condition.He may advice you medicines after your invetigations.
Have a nice day.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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