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What Causes Severe Itching In The Arms And Legs?

I have intense itching on my arms and legs. Sometimes the itch resembles a tingling/itch on my arms. I am alergic to bug spray and suntan lotion. Recently, the itch has become very tinglely and not just itchy. I am inside most of the time and know that this is not caused from bug bites.
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

This symptom is called parasthesia. This could be transient or chronic due to poor circulation or nerve compression /damage.

*how long have you had these symptoms?
*how old are you?
*what is your height and weight?
*do you smoke or consume alcohol?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
*do you have any other symptoms like changes in the color of your skin or numbness, ulcers on your feet? Any muscle weakness?

I recommend :
-a physician consult, neurologist opinion
-blood tests (complete blood count, lipid profile, Thyroid hormone levels, blood glucose levels, kidney and liver function tests)
-urine analysis
-xray/MRI of the spine if clinically indicated.
-doppler study/angiogram of the legs and arms to check for circulatory disturbances (if clinical examination warrants it).
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Based on these, we. Can diagnose and treat accordingly. I urge you to see a doctor right away.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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What Causes Severe Itching In The Arms And Legs?

Hello, Thank you for your query. This symptom is called parasthesia. This could be transient or chronic due to poor circulation or nerve compression /damage. *how long have you had these symptoms? *how old are you? *what is your height and weight? *do you smoke or consume alcohol? *do you have any other medical issues or take any medications? *do you have any other symptoms like changes in the color of your skin or numbness, ulcers on your feet? Any muscle weakness? I recommend : -a physician consult, neurologist opinion -blood tests (complete blood count, lipid profile, Thyroid hormone levels, blood glucose levels, kidney and liver function tests) -urine analysis -xray/MRI of the spine if clinically indicated. -doppler study/angiogram of the legs and arms to check for circulatory disturbances (if clinical examination warrants it). - Based on these, we. Can diagnose and treat accordingly. I urge you to see a doctor right away. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health