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What Causes Periodic Stinging Pain Throughout Body?
Question: it has been a while now i have been having a periodic ant stinging like sensation all over my body. it is like i can feel it on my legs now and next on my chest and so on. it occurs daily but some days are more excessive and less on some days especially when i eat fruits. i used to go to the gym when it first started.
Brief Answer:
Oral antihistaminics, Avoidance of allergens
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed your case history. From your description, it seems like you are having a condition called Urticaria or hives. Its an allergic manifestation of skin, where an allergen leads to release of certain substances from your blood, leading to itchy skin rash and swelling over soft tissues.
Its proper management requires thorough history, clinical and laboratory work-up. You may have to go for specific tests like patch test, food prick test, IgE antibody levels etc.
As for treatment part, best would be the avoidance of allergen as far as possible. Try to eliminate possible triggering foods from diet. I would also advise you various anti-histaminics for long duration( atleast 3 months) with or without oral corticosteroids. For non- responding cases there are many other drugs like dapsone, cyclosporine, montelukast, omalizumab etc which can be used in certain selected cases.
I would even insist you to post good clinical pictures of any lesions if you have so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Hope this will help you in resolving your query.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral antihistaminics, Avoidance of allergens
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed your case history. From your description, it seems like you are having a condition called Urticaria or hives. Its an allergic manifestation of skin, where an allergen leads to release of certain substances from your blood, leading to itchy skin rash and swelling over soft tissues.
Its proper management requires thorough history, clinical and laboratory work-up. You may have to go for specific tests like patch test, food prick test, IgE antibody levels etc.
As for treatment part, best would be the avoidance of allergen as far as possible. Try to eliminate possible triggering foods from diet. I would also advise you various anti-histaminics for long duration( atleast 3 months) with or without oral corticosteroids. For non- responding cases there are many other drugs like dapsone, cyclosporine, montelukast, omalizumab etc which can be used in certain selected cases.
I would even insist you to post good clinical pictures of any lesions if you have so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Hope this will help you in resolving your query.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank you very much for your answering my question. however i forgot to mention that there are no visible signs like rash on my skin at all. i just feel it like i mention earlier.
Brief Answer:
Consult a dermatologist and discuss the management
Detailed Answer:
You can get a consultation with a dermatologist and discuss the management options as I advised.
Usually antihistaminics would be sufficient and will take care of your issue.
Take care
Consult a dermatologist and discuss the management
Detailed Answer:
You can get a consultation with a dermatologist and discuss the management options as I advised.
Usually antihistaminics would be sufficient and will take care of your issue.
Take care
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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