Itchy palms liver disease

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Hello, It can be due to contact dermatitis, fungal or bacterial infection or systemic causes like kidney failure, liver diseases, endocrine disturbances like hyper or hypothyroidism or blood disorders including polycythemia vera. I suggest you to get it seen from a dermatologist. Till that time, take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply good quality moisturizers. If the symptoms persist then please get it examined from a dermatologist.

Hello, Palmar itch can be due to allergy, contact dermatitis, eczema, pompholyx or systemic causes like thyroid or liver diseases. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps. For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g.

Since the outbreak I have had itchy palms and occasionally itchy ankles and feet, but my only outbreak of DH is on my elbows. Celiac Sprue or an allergy to wheat can be very silent and difficult to diagnose without the proper blood tests or biopsy of the small intestine. I'm hoping that following a gluten free diet will resolve my DH and itchy hands and feet, not to mention my chronic anemia.

Could there be a connection between this itch and liver or kidney disease. I have read that itching can be a symptom of primary biliary cirrhosis (I am in the right age group). Some of the other symptoms I have are mild, these are fatigue, depression, obsessive/complusive, itchy hands and palms in the early years of the itch.But no other outward signs such as juandice. Does anyone have experience with this?

Stay Hydrated - Drink sufficient amounts of water to keep the entire body hydrated. For more on water and liver disease, read How Much Water Does Your Liver Need? 4. Avoid Soap - Use a non-soap cleanser such as Cetaphil or a similar substitute to prevent excessive drying of the skin. 5. Take Milk Thistle - Since milk thistle protects liver cells from damage and aids in detoxification, this herb can help prevent the backup of toxins in the bloodstream. 6.

I have read that both the thckening of the cords and red palms (Palmar Erythema) have to do liver disease and cirrhosis. Why not Google Liver disease and red palms. I would have embedded it here but I'm not sure how you do that. Best...

Hello, What you seem to be having is palmar and plantar erythema. It is seen in liver disease, portal hypertension, thyrotoxicosis or allergic reactions. If the stools are dark yellow, then definitely your liver function needs to be evaluated. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.

I have beeb trying to find out why both palm of my hands itch severly. This has been going on since I was a small child. Just the center center of my palms. There is no rash, hands not dry, nothing in all the years that I have came up with justify why this happen. It can happen for a minute or last up to 4-5 hrs. At time it feels like a spike is driven through my hands and theres a one inch diameter hole that I can feel. then it leaves.

Lots of things I read on the internet about red hands point to liver disease/damage but that seems rather extreme and extremely worrying. Do you have any other symptoms like pain under rib cage on right side? Depending on how much alcohol you drink you may want to get a liver function test done just in case and to cover all bases. Post if you ever get an answer to this!

Skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema and hives, internal diseases like liver and kidney disorders, diabetes, iron deficiency anemia, irritation and allergic reactions to chemicals, wool, soaps, cosmetics and certain foods can cause itchy skin. You can apply an anti-itch cream or lotion to the affected area. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can also be used. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing.

If your liver function comes back normal that does not rule out a liver problem. My liver profile was normal but found out that this disease has caused major scarring of my liver. The fatigue can also be an indicator. Please have your doctor look into this at your next appt. I just got "lucky" that they found mine during an ultrasound while checking the size of an aneurysm. I have been fatigued for years and have been disabled for 4 years for heart issues and chronic pain.

An ALT of 53 is only mildly elevated, and may be associated with the alcohol. However, in these cases, the AST is normally elevated higher than the ALT. I agree with abstaining from alcohol, and to further evaluation, an abdominal ultrasound can be done to exclude other liver diseases. If the tests remain negative, serial monitoring of the liver enzymes should be done to ensure they are not rising. These options can be discussed with your personal physician.

Lately it also seems the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet get sticky when I sweat. Is this related? I have been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome and spinal stenosis, is there possibly a neuologic cause? All in all I am very frustrated, usually treating the area with baby powder to promote dryness. HELP! This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/242651'>Long-term scrotum/groin redness/itch/burning/stickiness</a>.

30 in the morning and I cannot sleep because my stomach is itching so bad! I know there is a disease of the liver that is called obstetric cholestasis, but that covers the body (ex. the palms, the feet, etc) and this is only on my stomach. I cannot bear it any longer. I want to sleep. On top of that, I just found more and more stretch marks this week! Not only on my stomach, but on my hips, my butt, and my thighs! Ew, and on the back of my arms by the armpits! I feel disguisting!

Such intense itching at the arch of the feet and palms of hands can also be a sign of acutely raised liver enzymes. I have experienced this twice. The first time the acutely raised liver enzymes was due to me not tolerating the estrogen in birth control pills. The second time it was accompanied by nausea, and I immediately recognized the intense itching signs.

The cancer reappeared a few years later as colon cancer and he had a section of his colon and his gall bladder removed. About a year ago the cancer surfaced again, this time as liver cancer with spots detected in his stomach and lungs as well. We have known for some time that the cancer is terminal. My dad has been on chemo. until recently, in hopes of extending his life. Last week he was feeling particularly weak and went to his doctor.

Hello, Itchy skin without rash can be due to dermatitis, lice, scabies and hives, internal diseases like liver and kidney disorders, diabetes, iron deficiency anemia, irritation and allergic reactions to chemicals, wool, soaps, cosmetics and certain foods can cause itchy skin. You can apply an anti-itch cream or lotion to the affected area. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can also be used. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing.

I have had pneumonia and nasal polyps, but no allergies have been identified. I have elevated liver enzymes but no risk factors for liver disease. Have been to numerous doctors and no one has a clue. Any ideas?

One symptom I am confused about happens to my feet and I am wondering if it can be related to autoimmune disorders. My feet are very itchy most of the time and turn hot and red. Lately when this happens there is some swelling and they sweat a lot. The swelling is scary too. I also have leg weakness (don't know if it is related), crawing sensations in my legs. My feet really bother me, they get so hot I stick them out of the covers at night.

Not to mention that I'm getting married in a few months, and I would hate for my itchy legs to ruin my wedding day and my honeymoon! I have already had two doctors tell me "I don't know what else you can do", so any suggestions on what this is or how I can treat it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I have an itchy palm occasionally, I have never tried anything - I just scratch ut until it goes away, but it is very uncomfortable. What is the cause of the itchy palms?

also there is a bump on the edge of my penis head that had peeled and gone away for a few days and re-appeared in the exact same spot which seems to have formed as a bump/scar(not as itchy)... ...i have very itchy bumps on my inner thighs and butt cheeks that seem to be getting worse. I also notice very very very very small blister type bumps on my fingers that i have popped and released some sort of fluid.. the bumps on my penis/butt/thighs do not seem to have any fluid in them..

My doc put me on PTU and I was feeling alot better but, I quickly had an allergic reaction to it. VERY itchy and swollen palms and ankles. I am now on target for a total thyroidectomy in 10 days. I am just curious is some of my symptoms will go away once the thyroid is out? I am having really bad muscle pains in my back and shoulder. I looked on line and Graves can cause muscle wasting. Did any of you experience this and/or did it get better? Good luck everyone!!!!!

Hi: I know itchy skin doesn't sound like a big problem, but my legs and arms itch like they were about to fall off everytime I take a shower. I don't have dry skin and I use Aveeno body lotion everyday to make sure I get enough moisture. The itching is like an intense tingling only on my arms and legs (mostly on my legs) and it's so bad that sometimes I just want to run yelling into the street.

You need to check your bilirubin. Some people with liver disease have elevated bilirubin, and it can cause severe skin itch. Usually, itching is much worse at night and is located all over the body, but especially on soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. If your bilirubin is normal, probably skin itch has a different cause-not related to the liver. Hepatitis C by itself will not cause skin itch, unless the liver is seriously damaged and can not process bilirubin well.

Kidney ,thyroid and liver diseases may present with itchiness. In your case however, a skin reaction which is far more localized than systemic may be considered. The scaly patch on your palm may be irritant dermatitis. It may also be a psoriatic skin condition. I suggest you have this assessed. You may need oral antihistamines for this.

Hello, Itchy skin without a rash can be due to dry skin, allergic reaction or internal diseases like liver diseases, kidney causes etc. The other possibility is of neurodermatitis. Neurodermatitis develops when nerve endings in the skin become irritated, triggering a severe itch-scratch-itch cycle. Common causes of nerve irritation include an insect bite and emotional stress. I suggest you to get an examination done from a dermatologist.

Very bad headache (lasted about 1 week straight) Partial numbness in left toes Pain in arms (shooting pain from elbow to hands) Pain in hands/fingers Twitching (all over) Pins and needles in hands (also numbness and falling asleep a lot at night that went away after changing position) Sore neck and shoulders Pain in bottoms of feet Occasional weakness Fatigue Eye pain Ear Pain Recurring Rash on belly (itchy and blotchy) Symptoms come and go and weren’t always continuous… Saw my doctor who

symptoms - weight loss, fatigue, itchiness (although localized to the palm of one hand) and back pain after drinking alcohol. I wonder how many of these are pscyhosomatic...Before my last appointment, I'd generally been feeling pretty good. In addition to this being HD, any other ideas as to what can cause an enlarged spleen and an enlarged thymus. The waiting for results is driving me crazy.

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