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What Causes Continuous Itching Throughout Body Which Increases At Night?
Question: sir i have a continuous itching on the body..increases more in night....digestion is not so good...what tests i need to do
Brief Answer:
Relevant tests suggested.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
You possibly seem to have nocturnal pruritus. This coupled with digestive issues usually points to a systemic cause Cholestatic pruritus.
For this, you need to undergo baseline, but very important tests. They include the following.
1.Ultrasound abdomen.
2.CBC with differential count.
3.Stool for ova and parasites.
4.Liver function tests.
Further management is based on the test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Relevant tests suggested.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
You possibly seem to have nocturnal pruritus. This coupled with digestive issues usually points to a systemic cause Cholestatic pruritus.
For this, you need to undergo baseline, but very important tests. They include the following.
1.Ultrasound abdomen.
2.CBC with differential count.
3.Stool for ova and parasites.
4.Liver function tests.
Further management is based on the test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Relevant names provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I apologise for the delayed response.
Liver function tests consist of a package of enzyme testing which is as follows.
You can represent them to your lab officials as follows.
1--Standard liver panel.
1 Albumin
2 Aspartate transaminase-SGOT
3 Alanine transaminases-SGPT
4 Alkaline phosphatase-ALP
5 Total bilirubin
6 Direct bilirubin
7.Total protein
8.A/G ratio
9. Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT
10. INR
2-- Expanded Liver panel
1. 5' Nucleotidase
2. Coagulation tests.
3. Serum glucose
4. Lactate dehydrogenase-LDH.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Relevant names provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I apologise for the delayed response.
Liver function tests consist of a package of enzyme testing which is as follows.
You can represent them to your lab officials as follows.
1--Standard liver panel.
1 Albumin
2 Aspartate transaminase-SGOT
3 Alanine transaminases-SGPT
4 Alkaline phosphatase-ALP
5 Total bilirubin
6 Direct bilirubin
7.Total protein
8.A/G ratio
9. Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase-GGT
10. INR
2-- Expanded Liver panel
1. 5' Nucleotidase
2. Coagulation tests.
3. Serum glucose
4. Lactate dehydrogenase-LDH.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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