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Itiching lower leg
Itiching lower leg.
Am 47:yrs old female. Am a diabetic holding 190 - 210
Last 20 days itiching my lower leg
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High blood sugar and certain skin conditions can cause dryness and poor circulation causes, itchy skin. If you have poor blood circulation, your lower legs may itch the most. Fungal infections are common in diabetics,can also cause itching
Use moisturizer ,or Vaseline
Don't use very hot water as it makes the skin more dry
Cetrizine 10 mg once daily for few days for itching
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Need more information regarding your symptoms. Is there any leg swelling / tortuous vein / skin pigmentation ?
Consult me at your convenience for further clarification
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Strict blood sugar management with skin lotions
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
In diabetes,itching xan be due to raised sugar,dryness,neuropathy etc.please visit a local physician for an examination
Meanwhile take vit b12 daily
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
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9 yrs exp
Kolkata
Talk to a specialist
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