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What Causes Itching On Shoulders, Hip, Palms And Upper Back Every Evening?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016
Question: I am 74 male, experiencing itching on sholders ,hips and palms in evening time for about onr hour. Reasons and remefy?
I am 74 male experiencing itchinh on solders,hips and upper back in evening lastin half an hr..
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Non specific itching, rule out diabetes, hypothyroid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Gautamrdg,
Thanks for asking query to HCM.
Read your query and appreciated your concern.
This is non specific symptom and is common at this age due to some laxity and dry skin producing itching on any part of body.
There are few common causes which might give rise this problem like diabetes, thyroid.
So go for testing blood sugar and thyroid function test to rule out Diabetes and Hypothyroidism.
Apply moisturizing body lotion on affected parts.
Take plenty of water.
Take medicine like Benadryl or levo-cetrizine to get symptomatic relief from itching.
Take vitamin A and multivitamin supplements for nourishing skin.
Avoid more salty and sour food.
I hope, I answered your query to your satisfaction.
If you have further query or clarification, please write back.
With regards,
Dr. Ramesh Vachharajani, MBBS, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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What Causes Itching On Shoulders, Hip, Palms And Upper Back Every Evening?

Brief Answer: Non specific itching, rule out diabetes, hypothyroid. Detailed Answer: Hi, Gautamrdg, Thanks for asking query to HCM. Read your query and appreciated your concern. This is non specific symptom and is common at this age due to some laxity and dry skin producing itching on any part of body. There are few common causes which might give rise this problem like diabetes, thyroid. So go for testing blood sugar and thyroid function test to rule out Diabetes and Hypothyroidism. Apply moisturizing body lotion on affected parts. Take plenty of water. Take medicine like Benadryl or levo-cetrizine to get symptomatic relief from itching. Take vitamin A and multivitamin supplements for nourishing skin. Avoid more salty and sour food. I hope, I answered your query to your satisfaction. If you have further query or clarification, please write back. With regards, Dr. Ramesh Vachharajani, MBBS, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX