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What Causes Itching Sensation On Skin At Night?
Question: Dear Doctor,
During night sleep my skin starts itching with bulgoned areas where itiching takes place.
It occurs approx 1 to 2 hours after sleep. I wake up and the itiching subdues in couple of hours after which i am able to sleep again.
This is occuring 3 to 4 times in a year from last 5 years. Every time it occurs it continues for 3 to 4 nights.
Fatty lever was identified in sonography 1 year ago.
Cholesterol was found in lipid profil. Cholesterol 231ml/dl, LDL Cholesterol 169, Triglycerides 219 ml/dl.
Bilirubin level is within limits in last test.
I am undergoing medication for cholesterol. Storvas 20 from last 3 months.
Can you pl inform cause and remedy?
Incase if any further data is required pl inform.
Thank you.
During night sleep my skin starts itching with bulgoned areas where itiching takes place.
It occurs approx 1 to 2 hours after sleep. I wake up and the itiching subdues in couple of hours after which i am able to sleep again.
This is occuring 3 to 4 times in a year from last 5 years. Every time it occurs it continues for 3 to 4 nights.
Fatty lever was identified in sonography 1 year ago.
Cholesterol was found in lipid profil. Cholesterol 231ml/dl, LDL Cholesterol 169, Triglycerides 219 ml/dl.
Bilirubin level is within limits in last test.
I am undergoing medication for cholesterol. Storvas 20 from last 3 months.
Can you pl inform cause and remedy?
Incase if any further data is required pl inform.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Urticaria, rule out pinworm infestation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!
Thanks for posting your query on hcm.
It sounds like you are suffering from urticaria.
For this, you may start tablet FEXOFENADINE 120 mg in the night after dinner for a week. This is a prescription medicine. Apply calamine lotion on the itchy area. Wear loose, cotton clothes and maintain personal hygiene.
Try this regime for a week.
If it doesn't resolve, we may look at other diagnosis like pinworm infestation. For this, your local doctor will have to perform a tape test to confirm the diagnosis.
This can be treated by tablet pyrantel taken orally.
If you have any further doubts/clarifications, please feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Sonia
Urticaria, rule out pinworm infestation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!
Thanks for posting your query on hcm.
It sounds like you are suffering from urticaria.
For this, you may start tablet FEXOFENADINE 120 mg in the night after dinner for a week. This is a prescription medicine. Apply calamine lotion on the itchy area. Wear loose, cotton clothes and maintain personal hygiene.
Try this regime for a week.
If it doesn't resolve, we may look at other diagnosis like pinworm infestation. For this, your local doctor will have to perform a tape test to confirm the diagnosis.
This can be treated by tablet pyrantel taken orally.
If you have any further doubts/clarifications, please feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Sonia
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear Doctor,
Thanks for your reply.
The itchy area is between ears to the waist excluding limbs and face area. At present the itching is subdued. Is it still possible that pinworm may be present?
Regards,
XXXX
Thanks for your reply.
The itchy area is between ears to the waist excluding limbs and face area. At present the itching is subdued. Is it still possible that pinworm may be present?
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Not likely
Detailed Answer:
Doesn't seem likely.
If the itching is not below the waist, then you may exclude the possibility of pinworms.
Continue with the treatment of urticaria as I suggested.
I hope you get well soon.
Not likely
Detailed Answer:
Doesn't seem likely.
If the itching is not below the waist, then you may exclude the possibility of pinworms.
Continue with the treatment of urticaria as I suggested.
I hope you get well soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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