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Back itch

Back itch: Introduction

Back itch: A sensation that causes a desire to scratch the skin of the back. See free access online books about Back itch below. See detailed information below for a list of 12 causes of Back itch, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Back itch:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Back itch. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Back itch: Symptom Checker

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Back itch

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Diagnostic Guides for Back itch

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Back itch from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Back itch. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Back itch

Medical Books Excerpts
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  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Pruritus
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Organs affected by Back itch:

The list of organs typically affected by Back itch may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Back itch

The list below shows some of the causes of Back itch mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Back itch?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Back itch. Of the 12 causes of Back itch that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 12 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 12 causes of Back itch

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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Back itch?

Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Back itch, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

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Medical Conditions associated with Back itch:

Itching skin (1268 causes), Back symptoms (762 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)

Symptoms related to Back itch:

Back rash (3 causes), Itching (1268 causes), Back tingling (5 causes), Back pain (250 causes), Back ache (20 causes), Back symptoms (762 causes), Burning sensations (413 causes), Tingling symptoms (803 causes), Heat rash, Allergic reaction (28 causes), Chicken pox, Dermatitis (89 causes), Psoriasis

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