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Have Skin Itching Problem. Took Allegra For Low Hemoglobin And High Cholesterol Level. Safe Remedy?
Question: Hi,
My mom is suffering from skin itching problem.
we took a blood test and found she has little low haemoglobin, high cholesterol around 310
Her age is 60.
She tried allegra (anti allergic) however it never worked.
What could be a remedy.
Thanks in advance.
My mom is suffering from skin itching problem.
we took a blood test and found she has little low haemoglobin, high cholesterol around 310
Her age is 60.
She tried allegra (anti allergic) however it never worked.
What could be a remedy.
Thanks in advance.
Hello XXXXXXX
There can be several reasons (causes) for the skin itching at this age, especially if this is new, and all relevant tests have not been done.
1. Complete hemogram - you mentioned low Hb, and if the MCV, MCH is also low which would suggest iron deficiency anaemia. A cause may be difficult to establish as most cases are nutritional deficiency. Ferrous fumarate or sulphate 1 tab (200mg) three times a day for 3 months would be sufficient. a repeat Hb check would be required.
2. Liver function test - ensures no liver pathology to explain the itching. An ultrasound scan may be required if she is overweight to exclude fatty liver, and gall stones. (Urea, creatinine to exclude kidney pathology)
3. High cholesterol levels - would require treatment especially if there is history of heart disease.
4. Thyroid function - TSH fT4 Thyroid antibodies (TPO, TSH Ab)
Abnormal thyroid function will cause skin itching.
5. All tests normal - (if that is the case), may require skin biopsy if there are patches of skin that remain red, and itchy. If they disappear without a XXXXXXX it is most likely urticaria for which allegra 180mg and montelukast with levocetirizine at night along with atarax 25/50mg may be required.
I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to get in touch if you have additional queries.
Best Wishes.
There can be several reasons (causes) for the skin itching at this age, especially if this is new, and all relevant tests have not been done.
1. Complete hemogram - you mentioned low Hb, and if the MCV, MCH is also low which would suggest iron deficiency anaemia. A cause may be difficult to establish as most cases are nutritional deficiency. Ferrous fumarate or sulphate 1 tab (200mg) three times a day for 3 months would be sufficient. a repeat Hb check would be required.
2. Liver function test - ensures no liver pathology to explain the itching. An ultrasound scan may be required if she is overweight to exclude fatty liver, and gall stones. (Urea, creatinine to exclude kidney pathology)
3. High cholesterol levels - would require treatment especially if there is history of heart disease.
4. Thyroid function - TSH fT4 Thyroid antibodies (TPO, TSH Ab)
Abnormal thyroid function will cause skin itching.
5. All tests normal - (if that is the case), may require skin biopsy if there are patches of skin that remain red, and itchy. If they disappear without a XXXXXXX it is most likely urticaria for which allegra 180mg and montelukast with levocetirizine at night along with atarax 25/50mg may be required.
I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to get in touch if you have additional queries.
Best Wishes.
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