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What Causes Red Rash And Itching On Hands And Feet?
Question: have a red rash and itching a couple of times a day. on hands and feet and my lip also get puffy on top. any ideas?
Brief Answer:
Meds, Thyroid, COngestive heart . Needs work up
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
With history of use of ACE inhibitors the red rash is quite likely the connection to the meds. 4 to 7 % people get this rash and itching in it (also called urticaria). You may stop the medication after consulting with your doctor and replace it with a better alternative.
As far as the hands and legs puffiness is concerned, so edema is the likely possibility of it and to assess, first step would be to rule out cardiac perfusion studies. An echo of the heart is advised as you already have history of PVCs. If that is incnclusive for the puffiness, then other etiologies may be sought . Keep in mind that thyroid hormone imbalance may also lead to this puffiness very often. Only a detailed clinical correlation will decide whats behind all this.
Right now, take some antihistamines for the itch and consult your doctor for further management.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Regards
Khan
Meds, Thyroid, COngestive heart . Needs work up
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
With history of use of ACE inhibitors the red rash is quite likely the connection to the meds. 4 to 7 % people get this rash and itching in it (also called urticaria). You may stop the medication after consulting with your doctor and replace it with a better alternative.
As far as the hands and legs puffiness is concerned, so edema is the likely possibility of it and to assess, first step would be to rule out cardiac perfusion studies. An echo of the heart is advised as you already have history of PVCs. If that is incnclusive for the puffiness, then other etiologies may be sought . Keep in mind that thyroid hormone imbalance may also lead to this puffiness very often. Only a detailed clinical correlation will decide whats behind all this.
Right now, take some antihistamines for the itch and consult your doctor for further management.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
still having symptoms.......
Brief Answer:
Needs work up then
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back!
I hope you understand but the comorbidities you have makes it difficult to diagnose this itching online. You need a proper dermatological exam. Did you try antihistamines, topical hydrocortisone creams etc for the rash.
Also i mentioned one of your antihypertensives may cause this rash too. That needed to be replaced with alternative. Also it takes some time to get the drug out of system completely.
But best course here is to start with a consult to a dermatologist and let them help you in this regard.
Take care XXXXXXX
Needs work up then
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back!
I hope you understand but the comorbidities you have makes it difficult to diagnose this itching online. You need a proper dermatological exam. Did you try antihistamines, topical hydrocortisone creams etc for the rash.
Also i mentioned one of your antihypertensives may cause this rash too. That needed to be replaced with alternative. Also it takes some time to get the drug out of system completely.
But best course here is to start with a consult to a dermatologist and let them help you in this regard.
Take care XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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