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What Causes Tightness And Itchiness In The Midsection Of The Abdomen?

I have been experiencing a tightness/itchiness in my midsection where my belly over hangs my pants for about 6 months. I m 5-10 and weigh 150 lbs so it s not much of a belly. I thought i may have pulled an ab muscle or something. I umpire college level softball and am fairly active. Someday s its more prevalent than others and it s more noticeable when I m sitting. I m a 51 yr old male. No other health issues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2020
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Hi,

I feel it can be either allergy to material of garments/ It can be rubbing of the skin due to tight fitting clothes and excessive sweating due to overlapped abdomen forming a skin fold. This leads to moist skin, can get infected with fungus. Itching can cause skin irritation to give some swelling and stretching feeling. You have to change to cotton garments that are loose fitting.

Frequent washes to avoid sweat drying on the skin. Dust with Neosporin H dusting powder over the counter, day time and take tab Cetirizine at bed time for 3 days. It should be relieved in 3-5 days. Rarely oral medication for fungal infection is needed so if the problem increases or their is no relief with local treatment. Please consult skin specialist for suitable dosage of specific medicine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tightness And Itchiness In The Midsection Of The Abdomen?

Hi, I feel it can be either allergy to material of garments/ It can be rubbing of the skin due to tight fitting clothes and excessive sweating due to overlapped abdomen forming a skin fold. This leads to moist skin, can get infected with fungus. Itching can cause skin irritation to give some swelling and stretching feeling. You have to change to cotton garments that are loose fitting. Frequent washes to avoid sweat drying on the skin. Dust with Neosporin H dusting powder over the counter, day time and take tab Cetirizine at bed time for 3 days. It should be relieved in 3-5 days. Rarely oral medication for fungal infection is needed so if the problem increases or their is no relief with local treatment. Please consult skin specialist for suitable dosage of specific medicine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician