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Both legs are scratching
My mother is complaining that her both legs are scratching.. She has diabetic and has BP problem ...
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As she is diabetic consult an endocrinologist because small issues flare up in diabetics
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Dr. Rama S.K
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Pune
Start with atarax 25 mg at night.....blood sugar need adequate control.....to rule out gall bladder pathology by doing usg abdomen and LFT...also hepatitisB/C screen
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Dr. T Raja Adharnath
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Usually in diabetics dry skin is possible....try using coconut oil in the night.....for 7-10 days...if problem persists kindly consult a dermatologist.
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Coconut oil for7-10days local application
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Kindly consult with dermatologist
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.... It could be due to Diabetic Neuropathy.... Consistently keeping blood sugar within a target range can help prevent or delay the progression of diabetic neuropathy and may even improve some of the symptoms you already have..... To help slow nerve damage:
Keep your blood pressure under control...Follow a healthy-eating plan...Get plenty of physical activity...Maintain a healthy weight....
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