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What Could Cause An Itchy Rash Near The Abdomen?
i have an itchy rash on either side over my abdomen roughly in the area of where the ovaries are situated. on the right hand side i also had a hernia repair done with a mesh following surgery to treat a burst ovarian cyst in 2005 . what could be causing the itchy rash. i also am experiencing joint paint in my hips and shoulders. i am 48 and am recently entering menopause.
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hi,
Few more details are needed to ascertain exact diagnosis- How long it had been there? Colour and shape (flat or elevated surface)? peeling of overlying skin? any blistering or oozing? It would be more helpful if you can send a picture.
An itchy rash can suggest tinea (fungal infection), urticaria, allergic conditions like eczema or an insect bit reaction. Other than tinea)needs antifungal creams), all these will respond to steroid creams and antihistamines for few days.
Joint pain is probably unrelated and may suggest osteoarthrits, which is common in this age. Simple analgesics like paracetamol along with physiotherapy can help. Sometimes we used to give calcium supplements also. If disturbing and chronic, it will be better to follow up with a physiotherapist.
Kindly get back with details. Meanwhile you can take antihistamine like levocetirizine 5mg once daily to relieve itching.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
Few more details are needed to ascertain exact diagnosis- How long it had been there? Colour and shape (flat or elevated surface)? peeling of overlying skin? any blistering or oozing? It would be more helpful if you can send a picture.
An itchy rash can suggest tinea (fungal infection), urticaria, allergic conditions like eczema or an insect bit reaction. Other than tinea)needs antifungal creams), all these will respond to steroid creams and antihistamines for few days.
Joint pain is probably unrelated and may suggest osteoarthrits, which is common in this age. Simple analgesics like paracetamol along with physiotherapy can help. Sometimes we used to give calcium supplements also. If disturbing and chronic, it will be better to follow up with a physiotherapist.
Kindly get back with details. Meanwhile you can take antihistamine like levocetirizine 5mg once daily to relieve itching.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician
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