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Itching In Legs, Hands And Shoulders. Having Gastric Priblems, Was Alcoholic, Under Treatment. Side Effects? Treatment?

Dear Sir,
Priviously i will be alcoholic and sufer with gastric problem also. Taken treatment and now i am non alcoholic form last 4 months. but last one month i am sufering lot of body itching on legs and backend, some times on hand and sholders. i think it is medical side effect. kindly sugest me how to remove it

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Harminder
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Your itching could be a medication side-effects, which medications are you taking at present? Most medications used in treatment of alcohol withdrawal do not have itching as a side-effect, however you may consult your dermatologist as early as possibility to look for the cause of itching.

A very common cause of itching in alcohol users (even after stopping alcohol use) is liver disease. You must get your liver functions tested and do an ultrasound examination of your abdomen for clues to liver disease.

Consult a dermatologist or general medicine specialist for your complaints.
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Itching In Legs, Hands And Shoulders. Having Gastric Priblems, Was Alcoholic, Under Treatment. Side Effects? Treatment?

Your itching could be a medication side-effects, which medications are you taking at present? Most medications used in treatment of alcohol withdrawal do not have itching as a side-effect, however you may consult your dermatologist as early as possibility to look for the cause of itching. A very common cause of itching in alcohol users (even after stopping alcohol use) is liver disease. You must get your liver functions tested and do an ultrasound examination of your abdomen for clues to liver disease. Consult a dermatologist or general medicine specialist for your complaints.