I have itching all over my body since I got home. How to stop this immediately?

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I read your query and understood your concern. However, to provide appropriate suggestions, I would need to gather the following information:

1. Did you consume nuts, fish, or sour food before the itching started?
2. How many doses of Fexofenadine tablets have you taken so far?
3. Is the itching accompanied by wheals or hives that appear for a few minutes to hours?
4. When you scratch, does a swelling appear along the line of scratching?
5. Are there any signs of swelling in the lips or eyes?

Kindly follow up with the above requested information.

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I read your query and understood your concern. Based on your medical history, it appears to be acute urticaria, which is an allergic reaction. Since you have already taken the tablet Fexofenadine in the morning, I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions:

1. Take one tablet of Levocetirizine 10 mg after lunch and another after dinner.
2. I also suggest taking one tablet of Ranitidine 150 mg twice a day before meals.
3. Apply moisturizing lotion to the areas of your body where you are experiencing itching sensations.

If there is no improvement after 24 hours, I suggest you take sedating antihistamines at bedtime that is a tablet of Cetirizine or Hydroxyzine as an alternative to Levocetirizine as it is a non-sedating antihistamine. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

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I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, considering the brief history of your condition, the most likely cause could be a food allergy. I suggest you avoid consuming nuts and seafood for a few days. I suggest you take a tablet of Levocetirizine 10 mg for three to five days. Additionally, applying moisturizer immediately after bathing can facilitate better absorption and help prevent dry skin. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

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I read your query and understood your concern. With such a short history of the condition, it is unlikely for it to be malignant. Most probable cause is an allergy. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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I read your query and understood your concern. Taking just one dose of medication would not be sufficient. As previously mentioned, I suggest you complete a full course of treatment for at least seven days. However, the duration may vary for individuals, and it could range from 15 days to several months to effectively control the allergic reaction. One dose alone is not adequate. I suggest you follow the below mentioned treatment plan:

1. Take a tablet of Levocetirizine 10 mg twice a day after meals.
2. Take a tablet of Ranitidine 150 mg twice a day before meals.
3. Apply keratolytic, humectant and emollient cream to the body.
4. Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food.

I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Hello,

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I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you continue taking the medication without missing any doses for a minimum of ten days. In your age group, you can take Levocetirizine 10 mg twice a day. Additionally, take Tablet Ranitidine150 mg twice daily before meals. If the itching persists after 15 days, I suggest you undergo a blood test for CBC (complete blood count) with ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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Hello,

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I read your query and understood your concern. There is no need to undergo an allergy test at this time. In the case of acute urticaria, it is common to observe raised levels of serum IgE (immunoglubulin E) and ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). To rule out any infectious causes, it is advisable to perform a complete blood count (CBC) and urine routine microscopy. As mentioned earlier, acute urticaria can persist for up to six weeks, and in chronic cases, it may last even longer. Since this is your first episode, I suggest you continue taking the prescribed medications consistently. If there is no improvement, then I suggest you undergo a CBC with ESR, urine routine microscopy, and serum IgE tests. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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Hello,

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I read your query and understood your concern. If your wheals and hives diminish with a single dose of the generic medication Fexofenadine 180 mg, there is no need to take a second dose. I suggest you continue taking a tablet of Levocetirizine 10 mg once daily as you have been doing. However, if you notice the rash subsides with Fexofenadine, you may take it twice a day and discontinue Levocetirizine. Also, I suggest you continue taking a tablet of Ranitidine as prescribed. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Hello,

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I read your query and understood your concern. If you are not using moisturizer, I would advise you to start using an intense moisturizing lotion after bathing daily. Dryness can lead to generalized itching as well. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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Hello,

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I read your query and understood your concern. If you are experiencing dryness on your skin, it can cause generalized itching known as xerosis. I suggest you take a single dose of the medication since you do not have any severe symptoms. I also suggest you apply moisturizer daily and applying moisturizer immediately after bathing helps with better absorption. I suggest you avoid excessive use of soap while bathing. In the case of urticaria, liver function tests (LFT) and renal function tests (RFT) usually remain normal. Only the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) may be elevated. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.