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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Frequent Urination And Itching In Palms
Posted on
Sun, 15 Feb 2015
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Sun, 15 Feb 2015
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Question : For the past several weeks I have been fighting fatigue and extremely frequent urination, especially at night. Ther has been no pain with the urination. Initially, I Thought I was having sleep problems (not considering my sleep problems were due do having to jrinate 6-8 times a night), I began taking a time-release melatonin. Within 2-3 nights, my palms began itching miserably. I assumed it was an allergic reaction to the melatonin, so I immediately stopped taking. Then I realized I could have a urinary tract infection, so I began taking cranberry suppliments and after reading, an 8oz glass of water with 1tsp baking soda (did this for 2 nights). This did decrease my ruination to 3x at night. I also mixed Epsom Salts and Baking Soda in my bath water. The itching in my palms has unfortunately, continued. It happens at night, beginning the same time, about 1:00am. Using an anti- itch cream has helped, but the sever itching lasts several hours. I am wondering if I also may have a vaginal yeast infection. I am otherwise extremely healthy. Regular exercise, careful diet. 63 years old.
Brief Answer:
Can be diabetes or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The frequency of urination without any pain or burning can be due to diabetes or a urinary infection. This needs a blood test and investigations like urine test and ultrasound scan to find out. The itching of the palms at night can be related to cholinergic urticaria or allergy or eczema.
Some common treatments include taking antihistamines (such a Allegra, Zyrtec, or stronger ones), avoiding known triggers (such as hot weather, physical activity, and spicy foods), corticosteriods (only for extreme cases), anabolic steroids, UVB therapy, sweat/exercise therapy, diet changes (such as avoiding known trigger foods), and more.
The urine infection may need systemic antibiotics for relief.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be diabetes or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The frequency of urination without any pain or burning can be due to diabetes or a urinary infection. This needs a blood test and investigations like urine test and ultrasound scan to find out. The itching of the palms at night can be related to cholinergic urticaria or allergy or eczema.
Some common treatments include taking antihistamines (such a Allegra, Zyrtec, or stronger ones), avoiding known triggers (such as hot weather, physical activity, and spicy foods), corticosteriods (only for extreme cases), anabolic steroids, UVB therapy, sweat/exercise therapy, diet changes (such as avoiding known trigger foods), and more.
The urine infection may need systemic antibiotics for relief.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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