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Suggest Treatment For Itching In The Hands And Swelling

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Question: Father (age 31) has contracted hand and foot disease from 1 year old, his symptoms are slight fever, sore throat, lesions on hands and his hands are swallow. He has only taken tylenol for the discomfort. He is complaining that his hands are itching severely and are slightly swollen. Could Benadryl be useful ?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can take benedryl for itchy and swollen hands

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
Hand and foot disease is a self limiting disease which requires symptomatic treatment.
Yes he can take benadryl for itchy and swollen hands.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Itching In The Hands And Swelling

Brief Answer: Can take benedryl for itchy and swollen hands Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic Hand and foot disease is a self limiting disease which requires symptomatic treatment. Yes he can take benadryl for itchy and swollen hands. Regards Dr Asmeet