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Have GERD. Body Itchiness, Redness Between Left Hand Fingers. On Pantoacid D, Avil. No Relief. Reason, Treatment?

i hv itching all over my body since last 3-4 days. it is more at night because of which i m unable to sleep properly. i took one tablet of Avil ( anti allergy ) medicine but no relief.. i have redness between my left hand s fingers which becomes more itchy on scratching . I had GERD and i take anti acid( pantaocid D) occasionally. Can this because of the monsoon.do I need to get any test.please advice.
Wed, 8 Aug 2012
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Heya umas. The itch that you speak of seems un-connected to your GERD unless you are manifesting an allergic phenomenon to your antacid! The nocturnal increase together with web spaces involvment of hands, suggest a 'parasitic' infestation that is common called scabies. However, these things are best assessed in person by your treating dermatologist on the ground. The treatment is simple & definitive so there is nothing to be worried about. One tab of Avil will not help an itch like yours & the monsoons (while being a harbinger of many things) are not to be vilified in your particular case & in any case are in short supply this year in India at least! You do not need any specific test but Do need to visit your friendly neighbourhood dermatologist. Cheers & Good Luck! Dr Praveen Rodrigues, Bangalore, India
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Have GERD. Body Itchiness, Redness Between Left Hand Fingers. On Pantoacid D, Avil. No Relief. Reason, Treatment?

Heya umas. The itch that you speak of seems un-connected to your GERD unless you are manifesting an allergic phenomenon to your antacid! The nocturnal increase together with web spaces involvment of hands, suggest a parasitic infestation that is common called scabies. However, these things are best assessed in person by your treating dermatologist on the ground. The treatment is simple & definitive so there is nothing to be worried about. One tab of Avil will not help an itch like yours & the monsoons (while being a harbinger of many things) are not to be vilified in your particular case & in any case are in short supply this year in India at least! You do not need any specific test but Do need to visit your friendly neighbourhood dermatologist. Cheers & Good Luck! Dr Praveen Rodrigues, Bangalore, India