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What Is The Medication For Itching In Legs And Hands And Sleeplessness?

i m plannin 4 pregnancy n den suddenly in d last week i noticed i have itching problem in my legs n hands. i hav taken avil 4 two three days but the problem still continues.i m unable to sleep also. please suggest me medicine that would me in getting rid of this itching problem
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi,


You seem to have developed pruritus gravidarum.
Now this is essentially a type of itching which is seen in pregnant women due to various causes related to the pregnancy.
Most importantly, you need to understand that we need to conservatively manage this itching as to prevent any danger to the growing baby.
You should avoid applying any kind of skin irritants like dettol, spirit over it.

You might need to apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected area twice a day for few days.
You can continue to take oral antihistamines like benadryl along.
See a nearby dermatologist if the condition tends to persist despite this therapy.
You might need a course of oral steroids.

Hope it helps,


Dr Geetika Paul.
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What Is The Medication For Itching In Legs And Hands And Sleeplessness?

Hi, You seem to have developed pruritus gravidarum. Now this is essentially a type of itching which is seen in pregnant women due to various causes related to the pregnancy. Most importantly, you need to understand that we need to conservatively manage this itching as to prevent any danger to the growing baby. You should avoid applying any kind of skin irritants like dettol, spirit over it. You might need to apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected area twice a day for few days. You can continue to take oral antihistamines like benadryl along. See a nearby dermatologist if the condition tends to persist despite this therapy. You might need a course of oral steroids. Hope it helps, Dr Geetika Paul.