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What Causes Itching And Pain Throughout The Body In An Elderly Woman?

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Question : My 101 year old mother in law has itching and sometimes pain all over her body even her face. Blood tests are fine. skin looks ok. What could be causing the problem?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Difficult to establish the cause!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I also sorry to hear about what your mother is experiencing. I have reviewed this information and to be honest there is no immediate possible cause that comes to mind. I will recommend symptomatic management of her symptoms and more so because all laboratory findings are normal. I suggest that she apply calamine lotion whenever she has itches for relief. If the itches persist, then we can actually consider giving her benadryl. Let me know whether this makes a difference or not.

I hope to hear from you. I wish your mother well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Itching And Pain Throughout The Body In An Elderly Woman?

Brief Answer: Difficult to establish the cause! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I also sorry to hear about what your mother is experiencing. I have reviewed this information and to be honest there is no immediate possible cause that comes to mind. I will recommend symptomatic management of her symptoms and more so because all laboratory findings are normal. I suggest that she apply calamine lotion whenever she has itches for relief. If the itches persist, then we can actually consider giving her benadryl. Let me know whether this makes a difference or not. I hope to hear from you. I wish your mother well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.