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Is The Weak Liver Be A Reason For Pin And Needle Feelings?
hi, my dad is 56 years old and for the past months he experienced this pin and needle feelings leads to itch. and it gets really bad at night to the point that he can's sleep. he thinks it's his weak liver since he used to drink a lot when he was young. what should he do?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
Hi there are various causes of itching...
Detail physical examination and history needed....
Causes can be dry skin, dermatitis, thyroid problem, diabetes , eczema , iron deficiency anemia etc....
Yes liver problem can lead to pruritus ...
Especially cholestatsis or gall stone induce obstructive jaundice can lead pruritus.
USG done with LFT for detection of liver problem....
Take care.
D.Parth
Detail physical examination and history needed....
Causes can be dry skin, dermatitis, thyroid problem, diabetes , eczema , iron deficiency anemia etc....
Yes liver problem can lead to pruritus ...
Especially cholestatsis or gall stone induce obstructive jaundice can lead pruritus.
USG done with LFT for detection of liver problem....
Take care.
D.Parth
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