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Itchinh in palm and fingers
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Can anyone help pls my Mother is 64 years old and she is having diabetes from very long time suddenly since 2 days her palm and fingers are itching but only from evening and at night it is getting worse what will be the reason behind this is this indicating anything serious . She is taking tablet glimy M1 and M2
Blood glucose (F). 116
Blood glucose PP after 2 hrs 199
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hi, for people those who have diabetes, the reason for itching would be scabies infection what we can do is, take a picture of your mother's palm and hands to show if there is any skin lesions..
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pics of the hands n palm...
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Apply coconut oil
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Tab avil 25mg. 0-0-1
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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
Cardiologist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Tab atarax 25 mg in night for 10 days
Call After that
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Sudden onset of itching needs evaluation...but first try the remedies as told..then even if itch persists need to evaluate by blood tests and nerve studies
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Dr. Akash Damani
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Nagpur
Diabetes and itching
People often link the effects of diabetes with itchiness of the palms and feet. ... Diabetes can cause itchy skin in several ways: Diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that people with diabetes might experience, can lead to damaged nerve fibers in the hands and feet
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For temporary relief of itching, try these self-care measures:
Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch. ...
Moisturize daily. ...
Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin. ...
Avoid scratching whenever possible. ...
Take a bath or shower. ...
Reduce stress. ...
Try over-the-counter allergy medicine. ...
Use a humidifier.
for further management please consult online
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation because she is diabetic. Need details about her symptoms with pic
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take online consultation for treatment
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