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Suggest A Cure For Itching Around The Legs While On Lasix For Pedal Edema

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Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Question: the itching with these leaking legs is very bad, what do I do about it, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description , it could be due to contact dermatitis or urticarial rash. Doubling Lasix (Furosemide) tablets wont be of much benefit in reducing the discomfort with itching.

The legs should be examined. If an infective cause is unlikely, clinically, then local clobetasol with salicylic acid and calamine lotion should be applied. A non sedating antihistamine such as fexofenadine or loratidine can also be advised. Most likely, the symptoms will resolve.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Suggest A Cure For Itching Around The Legs While On Lasix For Pedal Edema

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description , it could be due to contact dermatitis or urticarial rash. Doubling Lasix (Furosemide) tablets wont be of much benefit in reducing the discomfort with itching. The legs should be examined. If an infective cause is unlikely, clinically, then local clobetasol with salicylic acid and calamine lotion should be applied. A non sedating antihistamine such as fexofenadine or loratidine can also be advised. Most likely, the symptoms will resolve. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil