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Suggest Medication For Severe Itching All Over The Body In A 51-year-old

hi i am 51 years old female.i am suffering from itching all over my body with redness. sometimes it is so unbearable that my skin tears and blood oozes out due to severe scratching . there is no particular time when the itching starts . and there is no particular area in my body where the itching is restricted to. i have been taking cetrezine for over 3 months
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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OBGYN, Gynecologic Oncology 's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

YOU REQUIRE FEW BLOOD INVESTIGATIONS LIKE TOTAL BILIRUBIN,DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN.OTHER CAUSES SHOULD BE RULED OUT TO KNOW THE CAUSE OF ITCHING LIKE ALLERGY TO ANY MEDICATION OR SUBSTANCE AND REQUIRE AVOIDANCE.

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Suggest Medication For Severe Itching All Over The Body In A 51-year-old

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. YOU REQUIRE FEW BLOOD INVESTIGATIONS LIKE TOTAL BILIRUBIN,DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN.OTHER CAUSES SHOULD BE RULED OUT TO KNOW THE CAUSE OF ITCHING LIKE ALLERGY TO ANY MEDICATION OR SUBSTANCE AND REQUIRE AVOIDANCE. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.