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What Causes Itching On The Feet At Night?

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Posted on Tue, 25 Oct 2016
Question: What does itchy feet only at night mean?
What causes? no reddness, no bites, no swelling, no cracked skin, no rash.. My husband's feet itch intensely at about 2am and he applies creams etc.. Its been going on for 2-3 months now..
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I have treated a few of my patients with acidity reducing

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

This is a histaminic response to acidity causing foods and occurs on sensitive spots--some in crease of elbow, some in feet etc. I have treated a few of my patients with acidity reducing medicines for itchy feet. Please ask him to control his night meal--no spicy, sour, coffee, chocolates, colas, red meat. Also try to have early dinner, and walk a little inside the house after eating.
Ask him to take a capsule with 40 mg of Omeprazole half an hour before dinner and see whether the itch is avoided.
Also Capsaicin containing cream works fast on local application. But he must wash his hands after use.
You can revert back.

Regards
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What Causes Itching On The Feet At Night?

Brief Answer: I have treated a few of my patients with acidity reducing Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, This is a histaminic response to acidity causing foods and occurs on sensitive spots--some in crease of elbow, some in feet etc. I have treated a few of my patients with acidity reducing medicines for itchy feet. Please ask him to control his night meal--no spicy, sour, coffee, chocolates, colas, red meat. Also try to have early dinner, and walk a little inside the house after eating. Ask him to take a capsule with 40 mg of Omeprazole half an hour before dinner and see whether the itch is avoided. Also Capsaicin containing cream works fast on local application. But he must wash his hands after use. You can revert back. Regards