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What Is Causing Itching And Redness All Over My Body?

Hi Doctor, I m 33 years old . I have severe itching all over the body . This causes redness which disappears after a while. I had a blood test prescribed by my doctor in which total WBC count is 10,200 CELLS/CU.MM and Polymorphs Is 71% . I had some antibiotics , but still now I m troubled with itching. Pls help me to overcome this.
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM !

Did the problem begin after antibiotic course?
Are there weals (red, raised itchy lesions) over the skin?
Is there yellow jaundice?

First possibility is an allergic reaction.
See if eosinophil count in the blood test is raised.
You will need an anti-allergic like cetrizine and a steroid to tackle the allergy.
Cause should be removed (e.g. antibiotic which caused to be stopped)

Please see your doctor to consider these possibilities.
If not allergy, jaundice can cause itching sometimes.

I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave.
I would be glad to answer any further queries.
Thank you and Good luck !
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What Is Causing Itching And Redness All Over My Body?

Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM ! Did the problem begin after antibiotic course? Are there weals (red, raised itchy lesions) over the skin? Is there yellow jaundice? First possibility is an allergic reaction. See if eosinophil count in the blood test is raised. You will need an anti-allergic like cetrizine and a steroid to tackle the allergy. Cause should be removed (e.g. antibiotic which caused to be stopped) Please see your doctor to consider these possibilities. If not allergy, jaundice can cause itching sometimes. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Thank you and Good luck !