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What Causes Itching And Rashes On Upper Thighs After Having Heart Catheterization?
Hi, last Wednesday I had a heart Cath. By Friday I started itching and had developed a very red rash on the inside of both upper thighs. I have been taking Benedryl but don t understand what caused this? I am guessing the dye and is there anything else I can do?
Wed, 27 May 2015
Hello ,I have gone through your question.Thanks for using HCM.usually after completion of angiography procedure, elastocrep is applied.Some patients are allergic to the adhesive material contained in it or sometimes there is allergy to antiseptic povidone.This is not serious ,you simply take antihistaminic like Tab.Levicettizine 10 mg once a day for 2 to 3 days.you will be fine.
My best wishes.
DT.Teli,MD
My best wishes.
DT.Teli,MD
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