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What Causes Itching In Different Parts Of The Body, Swollen Fingers And Ankles?

hi. My 15 year old girl has been waking up sat, sun and today with swelling in her fingers, and ankles and complains of itching different parts of body, feet, hands, and tops of legs, back. I think she has been laying in bed too long, prolonged sitting, and drinking lots of chocolate/banana smoothies, not enough water. I have told her to move around, drink water, and back off on smoothies in diet, I also told he she could take benedryll liquid and apply cream. Any other suggestions?
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain sudden swelling in fingers and ankles along with itching or Urticaria in different body parts seems to be most probably be due to allergic reaction to some unknown allergen..
It can be due to a number of things certain insect/bug bites, poison ivy, skin cosmetics, detergents, foods , leather, latex, medicines etc..
It can also be due to mite infestation causing Scabies..
I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood tests can help in confirming the diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
You can be advised to take anti allergics like Allegra or Claritin, apply steroid ointment, do cool compresses over the body and apply calamine lotion..
In case of Scabies you can be advised to apply Prethermin lotion and take Ivermectin..
You can also be advised anti allergics along to relieve itching..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Itching In Different Parts Of The Body, Swollen Fingers And Ankles?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain sudden swelling in fingers and ankles along with itching or Urticaria in different body parts seems to be most probably be due to allergic reaction to some unknown allergen.. It can be due to a number of things certain insect/bug bites, poison ivy, skin cosmetics, detergents, foods , leather, latex, medicines etc.. It can also be due to mite infestation causing Scabies.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood tests can help in confirming the diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. You can be advised to take anti allergics like Allegra or Claritin, apply steroid ointment, do cool compresses over the body and apply calamine lotion.. In case of Scabies you can be advised to apply Prethermin lotion and take Ivermectin.. You can also be advised anti allergics along to relieve itching.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.