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What Causes Itching In The Legs & Hands With A History Of Hypertension?

I am hypertensive and had a minor stroke in 2009. Since then my doctor put me on drugs 20g nifedipine twice a day, 50gm atenolol once a day and 1/2 tablet of asprin. Now my body itches especially the legs and my hands. What could that be. I dont want to get a stroke again please help me. Im hesitate to visit the doctor to get more drugs.

Jane - Zimbabwe
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Since you had a history of hypertension and stroke, I suspect that your symptoms of itching may have caused by the following:
• Allergic to one of the drugs
• Long-term (chronic) kidney disease

If I were your treating doctor, I will do very simple tests to check for kidney disease:
• Measure the level of serum creatinine in your blood to estimate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
• Measure the level of protein in your urine (increased levels of protein show your kidneys are not working right)
• Check your blood pressure

This time, I can only emphasize you to meet your internist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nurul Falah
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What Causes Itching In The Legs & Hands With A History Of Hypertension?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Since you had a history of hypertension and stroke, I suspect that your symptoms of itching may have caused by the following: • Allergic to one of the drugs • Long-term (chronic) kidney disease If I were your treating doctor, I will do very simple tests to check for kidney disease: • Measure the level of serum creatinine in your blood to estimate your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) • Measure the level of protein in your urine (increased levels of protein show your kidneys are not working right) • Check your blood pressure This time, I can only emphasize you to meet your internist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nurul Falah