Reaction in palm after consuming alcohol. Possible cause? - Online Doctor Chats
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I have a reaction in my palm whenever I consume alcohol
It is happening from past 3 plus years
I have observed this happenning everytime I consume alcohol
Ok
Right next day after I consume alcohol, I feel my palm region in both hands feels to itchy
And in the left palm it is on the higher side
Ok
Do you also notice visible skin rashes/skin peeling along with the itching?
Aabsolutely
After itchyness
My palms get dry
starts peeling off
And, I feel that there are some reactions within
I feel may be my blood is not compatible with alcohol
Wine doesnt give me these reactions
Do you have history of diabetes, thyroid problems?
Do you take any regular medications?
I feel that there are small prickly heat within my palm
Until recently tested, I dont have diabetes
Ok
I'm not sure about thyroid
Any medications which you take regularly or during alcohol consumption?
I dont take regular medication
Ok
Let me brief you.
What I did was to take anti-histamine tabs before consuming alcohol for sometime
This was based on my friends advise
then, I stopped
Alcohol causes many symptoms depending on the quantity and quality consumed.
Last time, I didnt take any medicine at all
And, I see the peeling off, bubbles from within my inner palm
Itching and peeling skin over the palms are rares symptoms and perhaps can be attributed to either allergies or
problems with metabolism of alcohol by the body.
Both these conditions mean you need to stop drinking alcohol.
And, doctor.. sometimes if I'm not taken medicine, it gets like a wound in my inner palm.. specifically, on my left palm
which scares me
ok
You can get your liver function tested to see if the symptoms are associated with alcohol related liver injuries (which looks very, unlikely to me).
I'm not a regular drinker Doctor
I drink occassionally - once in a month or 2
Ok
I understand what you say, but alcohol can cause such problems only if it is related to allergy or when alcohol is not metabolised as it needs too.
Is this someting that I should be alert about?
I see
Liver function test will confirm whether or not we need to evaluate you seriously.
Sure Doctor
I will go ahead and do the test
Do you have any other query?
Is it called Liver function test
Yes.
After I get results, how do I consult you back Doctor?
You can get back to me on this chat again.
Great. Now, for the rashes and bubbles that I have in my palm, is there any medication that I need to take?
Its been 20 plus days now that I have this. since I last consumed alcohol these many days back
You will need topical steroids with antibiotics and antihistamines if the rashes are severe. A dermatologist or your local physician can give a written prescription. (You will need that to get such medicines from a pharmacy).
*if the rashes are severe.
If they are not severe and topical caladryl lotions and avoiding scratching/peeling the skin can help.
Have you followed?
Do you have any other query?
Yes Doctor
thank you so much
will get back with the test results
You are welcome.
Thanks for consulting me.
Bye for now.
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