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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching In Arms And Back

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Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
Question: My husband has had a severe itching condition on both arms and back. He has had this condition for about 3 years. He scratches it till it bleeds.
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to Nerve problems.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Greetings fromfrom Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.

Itching could be due to

1. Skin problems.
2. Problems in nerves.
3. Problems in liver .
4. Problems in blood.
5. allergy.

I need to know more about his problem.

1. Does he is on any medication for any other problem?

2. Does itching increases on taking any particular food ?

3. Is there any skin rashes ?

Kindly revert back with these details and also upload a photo where he feels itching more.

Will be looking forward for your reply.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching In Arms And Back

Brief Answer: It could be due to Nerve problems. Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings fromfrom Dr.Divakara.P Thanks for posting your query. Itching could be due to 1. Skin problems. 2. Problems in nerves. 3. Problems in liver . 4. Problems in blood. 5. allergy. I need to know more about his problem. 1. Does he is on any medication for any other problem? 2. Does itching increases on taking any particular food ? 3. Is there any skin rashes ? Kindly revert back with these details and also upload a photo where he feels itching more. Will be looking forward for your reply. Regards.