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Itching in elderly

2018-03-21 04:47:28
My mother is having diabetes with hypertension since last 6 yrs . There is a problem of constant itching over body . What should be given Please guide
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you can try some medications that can help with the itch . You need to speak to a doctor for that. I do suggest that you get your mother to get some blood test including liver function test if there is no discernible local cause to explain her itch.

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