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What Causes Severe Itching Throughout The Body With Small Red Bumps?
I have itching all over my body and feel like something is biting me and crawling on me. I can not find any signs of fleas, even though I do have pets they are ok and not scratching. I thought maybe I had lice, but can not see anything on my body and have been taking lots of showers and changing my clothing, bedding and towels. My husband has no symptoms. I do have a few small red bumps that go away quickly.
Hello, your case would need thorough examination and you too need to be very vigilant cos your symptoms are definitely pointing towards an allergic reaction. Would like to know at what time of the day the itching starts, is it more at day time or immediately after getting up in the morning and so on. Does it worsen or starts after your contact with the pets, or after having particular food? If you have carpets and rugs, then remove them and see for any improvement. Can start with an antihistaminic tablet (Cetrizine 10mg) once a day for a week. Would advice to take one deworming course. Take one tablet of Albendazole 400mg stat. If symptoms persists then please consult a dermatologist. Take care.
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What Causes Severe Itching Throughout The Body With Small Red Bumps?
Hello, your case would need thorough examination and you too need to be very vigilant cos your symptoms are definitely pointing towards an allergic reaction. Would like to know at what time of the day the itching starts, is it more at day time or immediately after getting up in the morning and so on. Does it worsen or starts after your contact with the pets, or after having particular food? If you have carpets and rugs, then remove them and see for any improvement. Can start with an antihistaminic tablet (Cetrizine 10mg) once a day for a week. Would advice to take one deworming course. Take one tablet of Albendazole 400mg stat. If symptoms persists then please consult a dermatologist. Take care.