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What Causes Whole Body Itching Post A Gall Bladder Removal Surgery?

Hi I am 53 male in good health , just had a physical done had blood in stool test , have itch all over , sore back on right side in the area of where liver is had Gall Bladder removed 1.5 yrs ago. Had pain since , Gall bladder was fine but had pancreatitis and for safety sake they removed it. Said while in there they saw polyps on my liver and pancreas, Getting a scope done at some time, Also booked for colonoscopy and ultrasound.
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having generalized pruritus.
My treatment advice is -
1. There is mild alteration in liver enzymes leading to pruritus.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Whole Body Itching Post A Gall Bladder Removal Surgery?

Hi. As per your case history you are having generalized pruritus. My treatment advice is - 1. There is mild alteration in liver enzymes leading to pruritus. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.