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What Causes Itching All Over The Body?

I am a 35+ age man. Since last 15-20 days I have an etching all over my body. This problem arises only in the evening usually after 8pm. Sometimes it troubles me whole night.

During the whole day i.e. since I wake up in the morning through the entire day when I do all my activities at home and office I feel absolutely normal. Only little bit etching I feel during this time.

But after evening when I reach home etching gets hold on my entire body gradually.



What could be the reason? Will it be treated and cured?



                                                                 
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. Itching is not a disease but it is a symptom of some disorder. So it is important to identify the disorder causing itching to you.

2. Usually itching is caused by causes like dry skin (most common cause in adults), diabetes mellitus, urticaria, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, liver disorders, etc.

3. So I would like to know more about you before suggesting investigations. Detailed information about you would guide me to think about some particular condition/s.

4. If without clue, usually I suggest my patients some basic investigations like complete blood counts, random blood sugar, urine and stool examination, serum SGPT, serum proteins, etc. Sometimes they can give clue towards possible condition.

5. At present, I would suggest you to take an antihistamine like cetirizine or levocetirizine for symptom relief from itching.

6. For dry skin, I would suggest you regular application of lotion like calamine or some moisturizing cream immediately after bathing.

7. Please do not scratch the itchy areas as scratching would aggravate itching.

8. Please avoid tight fitting or woolen clothes as they irritate skin. For patients with itching, loose fitting, cotton clothes are best in my opinion.

9. I usually also suggest my patients a good multivitamin-multimineral supplement containing especially vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids. These supplements may help to improve skin.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.


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What Causes Itching All Over The Body?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. Itching is not a disease but it is a symptom of some disorder. So it is important to identify the disorder causing itching to you. 2. Usually itching is caused by causes like dry skin (most common cause in adults), diabetes mellitus, urticaria, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, liver disorders, etc. 3. So I would like to know more about you before suggesting investigations. Detailed information about you would guide me to think about some particular condition/s. 4. If without clue, usually I suggest my patients some basic investigations like complete blood counts, random blood sugar, urine and stool examination, serum SGPT, serum proteins, etc. Sometimes they can give clue towards possible condition. 5. At present, I would suggest you to take an antihistamine like cetirizine or levocetirizine for symptom relief from itching. 6. For dry skin, I would suggest you regular application of lotion like calamine or some moisturizing cream immediately after bathing. 7. Please do not scratch the itchy areas as scratching would aggravate itching. 8. Please avoid tight fitting or woolen clothes as they irritate skin. For patients with itching, loose fitting, cotton clothes are best in my opinion. 9. I usually also suggest my patients a good multivitamin-multimineral supplement containing especially vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids. These supplements may help to improve skin. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.