I have itching on different parts of my body. Is it a sign of liver cirrhosis?

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• Itching is a sign of obstructive jaundice only in case you are relating it to liver disease.

• Since you have got your ultrasound done, it would have shown signs of obstruction, if any.

• You need to find other causes of itching like thyroid disorder, diabetes, drugs, etc.

• So, get your blood sugar and thyroid profile done and write back to me with the reports.

• Also, do mention how long you have been having this itching and are there any red eruptions?

Revert with the asked details for a better help.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

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• Yes, an increase in blood sugar can cause this.

• My opinion for you would be to get the following tests done tomorrow and write to me with the reports:

1. Fasting blood sugar and postprandial blood sugar.
2. HbA1c.
3. Liver function test.
4. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone).
5. Ultrasound (if required). I shall guide you based on these reports.

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• I do not think this is due to any liver problem. However, getting the tests as suggested by me would help me better in diagnosing you.

• I would also recommend you to continue with Levocetirizine.

I hope it helps you. If you have any further queries, please ask me.

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Your reports are not good (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

• Your liver enzymes are raised and that is probably the reason for your itching.

• Your uric acid and cholesterol are also high.

• To guide you through the treatment, I would first of all need to know if you consume alcohol. If yes, then what is the quantity and frequency?

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• If you do not consume alcohol and have not even consumed it in the recent past, I would recommend you test for hepatitis B and C.

• I suggest the following drugs:

1. Tablet Udiliv (Ursodiol) 300 twice a day.
2. Tablet LCZ 5 mg (Levocetirizine) at night.
3. Tablet Foxstat 40 mg (Febuxostat) once daily at night for uric acid.

• Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent.

• Get the HBsAg and anti HCV antibody tests for hepatitis B and C and write back with the reports.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

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• Yes, you can take tablet Allegra 120 (Fexofenadine) in the morning and tablet LCZ (Levocetirizine) 5 at night.

If you have any further query please ask me.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.