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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Burning Sensation On Lower Legs And Ankles
Question: My husband has itching and burning in his lower legs and ankles. We can not figure out what is causing it. It seems worse in the evenings, or after he has been on his feet for a while.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. are you allergic to some food?
4. did such problem occur in past?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. are you on any medication?
7. is there appearance of rash as well?
8. does itch specifically occur between fingers digits & groin area?
9. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. are you allergic to some food?
4. did such problem occur in past?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. are you on any medication?
7. is there appearance of rash as well?
8. does itch specifically occur between fingers digits & groin area?
9. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It is an ongoing problem. No one else in the family has it. He does have high blood pressure, he is on medication.Ramipril, the generic for altace. We have tried eliminating some foods, nuts, and milk, no change. The itching continues. He has scratched the skin off in places on his shins and ankles. It has not appeared any place on his body. He quit taking his magnedium and ostesbiflex, potassium, different vitamins at different times. The probkem continues. It is a puzzle.
Brief Answer:
Most probably allergic response
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Features are suggestive of allergic response. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
- apply Betamethasone 1mg over the burning area.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if conditions remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably allergic response
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Features are suggestive of allergic response. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.
- apply Betamethasone 1mg over the burning area.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if conditions remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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