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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching Around Abdomen
Posted on
Sat, 28 Nov 2015
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Sat, 28 Nov 2015
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Fri, 18 Dec 2015
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Question : My Query To Dr XXXXXXX HEIJEBU.
Iam haritha. Age 24. Im 6 months pregnant. I have serious itching problem on abdomen. I need to know the reason why it is caused and what are its effects.
Please give your vlauable suggestion.
Thank you n advance
Iam haritha. Age 24. Im 6 months pregnant. I have serious itching problem on abdomen. I need to know the reason why it is caused and what are its effects.
Please give your vlauable suggestion.
Thank you n advance
Brief Answer:
It is a normal and common finding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It's not uncommon to feel itchy, particularly around your growing belly and breasts as your skin stretches to accommodate the growing baby. Hormonal changes may also be partly to blame.
If your itchiness is just from your skin stretching or being dry, these simple measures may be enough to give you some relief:
Avoid hot showers and baths, which can dry out your skin and make the itching worse. Use mild, unscented soap (some scents can cause irritation) and be sure to rinse the soap off well and towel off lightly.
Apply unscented moisturizer after you've showered or bathed.
Avoid going out in the heat of the day, since heat can intensify the itching.
Wear loose, smooth cotton clothing.
You could try smoothing calamine lotion on to your itchy skin also. In case the itching is intense then do consult your gynecologist for prescription medicines.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
It is a normal and common finding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It's not uncommon to feel itchy, particularly around your growing belly and breasts as your skin stretches to accommodate the growing baby. Hormonal changes may also be partly to blame.
If your itchiness is just from your skin stretching or being dry, these simple measures may be enough to give you some relief:
Avoid hot showers and baths, which can dry out your skin and make the itching worse. Use mild, unscented soap (some scents can cause irritation) and be sure to rinse the soap off well and towel off lightly.
Apply unscented moisturizer after you've showered or bathed.
Avoid going out in the heat of the day, since heat can intensify the itching.
Wear loose, smooth cotton clothing.
You could try smoothing calamine lotion on to your itchy skin also. In case the itching is intense then do consult your gynecologist for prescription medicines.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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