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What Causes Itching Sensation In Legs Of A Person With Diabetes?

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Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015
Question: Iam having severe skin itching on my legs from my thigh downwards.This problem is there since last 2 months.The itching keeps shifting in my legs.Iam aged 46 and a diabetic with cholesterol and BP issues ,but maintained with medicines.Iam applying caladryl lotion for itching and also coconut oil for skin dryness .But there is no relief.Kindly advise .
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Answered by Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is a very easy problem. Do this and you'll be OK.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

1. Kindly get a "Ascabiol" soap and apply to the affected parts.
2. This soap is to applied and kept for 3 minutes.
3. Then you can wash with water. Then you can apply any other soap
if you wish.
4. Next, take teczine 5 mg strength tablets 2 times a day with breakfast
and dinner. This is levocetrizine.
5. This will stop the itching.
6. Stop caladryl lotion.
7. Stop coconut oil.
8. After 2 weeks apply any moisturing soap you like ONCE the itching stops.

Your problem is solved.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (4 hours later)
Sir Please let me know how many days should I take the teczine tablets.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take Teczine tablets for 2 weeks and all itching problems will get cured.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

1. Please take the Teczine 5 mg (power. strength) tablet once in the morning and night after food.
2. Teczine is the "brand name". The real name is "Levocetrizine". If you cannot
find Teczine in the pharmacy or drug store, then show the pharmacist this
any ask for any brand name of Levocetrizine.
3. Take Teczine for 2 weeks.
4. Teczine has no side effects, no addiction problems.

Contact me at this address anytime for any problems.
http://www.bit.ly/askdrneel

Thanks,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
www.healthcaremagic.com
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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What Causes Itching Sensation In Legs Of A Person With Diabetes?

Brief Answer: It is a very easy problem. Do this and you'll be OK. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXX, 1. Kindly get a "Ascabiol" soap and apply to the affected parts. 2. This soap is to applied and kept for 3 minutes. 3. Then you can wash with water. Then you can apply any other soap if you wish. 4. Next, take teczine 5 mg strength tablets 2 times a day with breakfast and dinner. This is levocetrizine. 5. This will stop the itching. 6. Stop caladryl lotion. 7. Stop coconut oil. 8. After 2 weeks apply any moisturing soap you like ONCE the itching stops. Your problem is solved. Regards, Dr. Neel Kudchadkar