Itching all over
Itching all over: Introduction
Itching all over: Feeling itchy on all skin areas.
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Causes of Itching all over:
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causes of Itching all over.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Itching all over
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Medical Books Excerpts
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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)
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- 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 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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- "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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Misdiagnosis and Itching all over
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from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed.
The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often
seen by physicians for this reason.
children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections.
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Diagnostic tests for Itching all over:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Itching all over. Some of these are listed below :
- Skin examination
- Inspect carefully for subtle skin disorders which may suggest urticaria (hives), dermatitis herpetiformis, eczema, scabies and pemphigus
- Physical examination
- Jaundice of skin (yellowing of the skin) which may suggest obstructive jaundice, hepatitis, liver metastases and primary biliary cirrhosis
- Plethoric (red to blue) facial colour may suggest polycythaemia rubra vera
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Itching all over.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you been itchy all over? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- Are there any skin lesions that preceded the itching? - may suggest a primary skin condition as a cause of the itching rather than a systemic condition.
- Are you, or is it possible that you may be pregnant? - pregnancy may cause itching all over especially in the third trimester. The itch usually disappears after childbirth.
- Contact with anyone that also has itching all over? - e.g. may suggest scabies.
- Past history of skin disorders that may cause itching? - e.g. atopic dermatitis (eczema), hives, scabies, dermatitis herpetiformis, asteatosis (dry skin).
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Itching all over) may include:
- Generalised skin rash? - almost every generalized rash may be associated with itching all over but the most common ones are urticaria (hives), dermatitis herpetiformis, eczema, scabies and pemphigus.
- Weight loss, fatigue, fever? - may suggest lymphoma, leukemia.
- Excessive thirst, excessive hunger and frequent urination? - may suggest diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism or pregnancy.
- Symptoms of polycythaemia? - e.g. tiredness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, , facial redness, redness of the eyes, severe itching of the skin after a hot bath. May be complicated by angina chest pain, intermittent claudication and gout.
- Symptoms of hypothyroidism? - e.g. lethargy, weight gain, constipation, puffiness of face and eyes, hair loss, dry itchy skin.
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Medications or substances causing Itching all over:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Itching all over as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Organs affected by Itching all over:
The list of organs typically affected by Itching all over may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Itching all over
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How Common are these Causes of Itching all over?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Itching all over.
Of the 25
causes of Itching all over that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 21
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Itching all over
Conditions listing symptoms: Itching all over:
The following list of conditions
have 'Itching all over' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Acrodynia
... severe itchingAnaphylaxis
... itching all overP
Polycythemia
... general itchingS
Scabies
... severe itching
Conditions listing complications: Itching all over:
The following list of conditions
have 'Itching all over' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
E
Eruptive psoriasis
... Severe itching
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Causes of Itching all over Based on Risk Factors
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Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Itching all over?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Itching all over, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Itching all over:
Medical Conditions associated with Itching all over:
Itching skin (1268 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Itching all over:
Itching (1268 causes), Itchy rash (33 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Urticaria (82 causes), Allergy, Contact dermatitis, Atopic dermatitis, Asthma (267 causes), Drug reaction
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