What Causes Itching Sensation In Thigh Joints, Testicles And Numbness In Hand And Toes?

Posted on Tue, 17 Dec 2013

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Question : Hello I m 30 yrs Old. i am facing some itching problem in thigh joints and below testicles area. The small amount of skin is also removed some area of itching. its like in red color without skin, not like patch its shows like crack. I have this problem over 20 days. the last few days I tried Caladryl lotion based on family doctor suggestion, its not working after somedays. then he suggested "cloderm" oinment. I used that from past 2 days, and from today night again the little itchy feeling is started, and from past 4 days i am feeling very little numbness in hand and leg fingers. I am worried too much and uncomfortable to work, Please help me to rid out from this. About me: Computer professional, most of the hours per day sitting in executive chair, exclude sleeping hours,

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hi See since you have a sitting job, excessive sweating in the groin region is a common problem. This tends to predispose the skin to development of fungal infections. Candidiasis is a fungal infection which is very common in this area. It can cause maceration of the skin and can lead to watery discharge and itching. See first of all, do not apply the two creams that you are using. Even avoid application of any oils. Keep the affected area clean and dry. Wash with lukewarm saline water twice a day. Apply an antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream twice a day. Wear cotton undergarments so as to reduce sweating. Do not apply any other oil or creams over it. Do this treatment for one week continuously. I am sure it will help Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)

Thanks a lot XXXXXXX Mam, I will try your prescription and let you know the result,

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Best of health Detailed Answer: You are welcome. Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (22 hours later)

Hello Mam, Sorry for the disturbance, I attached here my latest test report of blood and urine, please can you take a look and give your valuable suggestion.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Reports Detailed Answer: Hi I have seen the report's See the significant things are the increased TLC and the increased cholesterol. Increased TLC is a sign of some kind of body infection. The fungal infection that you have cannot cause this raised levels. You need to be evaluated by a physician for some other body infection. Incase you fever, you need further evaluation. The urine report shows few cells. You may be suffering from asymptomatic urinary tract infection. So I would advise you a urine culture. Next the cholesterol levels are quite high. These surely need to be addressed in the form of low intake of oral fatty foods and oil. You might need to be started on oral drugs as well for the same which should be decided by a physician. The liver function tests are not significantly raised. You should follow up with a physician for the above abnormalities in reports. Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar