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What Causes Itching On The Palms?

I have always been very healthy and active and rarely would need to go to the doctor. However, this year (64) my body is going through so many crazy things. My palms of my hands itch all the time, they are now very dry and rough and stay swollen with mild to intense pain. Let s just start with that.
posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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Hello,
In my opinion these symptoms may be due to Deficiency of thyroid hormones and or hypoproteinemia.
It is advisable to get your thyroid hormones and serum protein levels estimated.
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What Causes Itching On The Palms?

Hello, In my opinion these symptoms may be due to Deficiency of thyroid hormones and or hypoproteinemia. It is advisable to get your thyroid hormones and serum protein levels estimated.