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What Causes Swelling And Itching In Hands After Aleve Intake?
Question: My husband has been taking Aleve twice a day for 2 weeks and he now has swollen and itchy hands.. what can he do for it?
Brief Answer:
may need topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The fact that the itching and swelling is confined to the hands would suggest it is not related to the medication used because it is more likely to cause a generalised itching.
Allergies due to ingestion of food or medication are not usually limited to the hands.
It implies that it may be related to an allergen that came into contact with his hands particularly.
This could be any chemical-lotion,cream, soap,plant eg
The use of the benadryl and soaks is appropriate. Unfortunately the onset of action of the benadryl can be up to 2 hours so there is a delay before he may feel better.
If this is not helpful then you may want to consider the use of a topical or oral steroid, these would reduce the inflammatory allergic response.
A topical steroid may be available over the counter (the weaker ones) and this can be tried along with the antihistamine. Example hydrocortisone.
The cream is applied twice daily.
If the topical is not strong enough, he may need to see his doctor of either a stronger topical or a short course of oral steroids.
may need topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The fact that the itching and swelling is confined to the hands would suggest it is not related to the medication used because it is more likely to cause a generalised itching.
Allergies due to ingestion of food or medication are not usually limited to the hands.
It implies that it may be related to an allergen that came into contact with his hands particularly.
This could be any chemical-lotion,cream, soap,plant eg
The use of the benadryl and soaks is appropriate. Unfortunately the onset of action of the benadryl can be up to 2 hours so there is a delay before he may feel better.
If this is not helpful then you may want to consider the use of a topical or oral steroid, these would reduce the inflammatory allergic response.
A topical steroid may be available over the counter (the weaker ones) and this can be tried along with the antihistamine. Example hydrocortisone.
The cream is applied twice daily.
If the topical is not strong enough, he may need to see his doctor of either a stronger topical or a short course of oral steroids.
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