Question 1

what causes itchy swollen itchy fingers ?

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Contact Dermatitis: Itchy swollen fingers may result from an allergic reaction of some type.  Perhaps to some new environmental exposure such as poison ivy, detergent or soap, or something else you may have come in contact with.

Question 2

what causes itchiness above ribs & swollen glands?

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Lots of things: Allergies, contact dermatitis, insect bites, medication and many many other causes. To figure it out, we need more info such as pain, distribution, timing, appearance etc. If the problem does not go away within a few days, call your family doc!

Question 3

what causes your ankles tobe swollen and itchy?

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See a doctor: These symptoms could be from many things.

Question 4

what causes swollen and itchy fingers only in the winter?

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Xerosis or Reynaud's: The cold weather and low humidity removes the moisture barrier from the skin, causing substances to penetrate and cause irritation. Cold weather also may cause vasospsm in the fingers, reducing blood flow, which may result in the same dysfunction. Use moisturizers and gloves, and see your doctor for a complete evaluation.

Question 5

what could be the cause of itchy swollen toes?

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Fungus: Fungal infection or bacterial infection could cause this.

Question 6

any reason why are my fingers swollen and itchy?

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Itchy skin: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 7

swollen itchy vagina. what could cause this?

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Most likely a yeast: Infection, could be bacterial or allergic or herpes or other causes, if u were my pt in coral springs, fl i would do an exam and cultures for yeast bact and herpes and most likely start treating u for yeast until i get the cultures back and u can take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) which should not hurt anything to help with some of the symptoms.

Question 8

my forearm is itchy and it is swollen and lumped up what could cause this to happen?

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Inflammation arm: Many conditions can cause swelling of the arms, including, but not limited, to an infection, tumor, circulation difficulty, and others.  You should see your internal medicine at first, to direct you to the correct specialist.

Question 9

what is the the cause of swollen itchy ankles? my duaghter is 20 years old and a varsity student. she has been suffering for the past 3 weeks

Accepted Answer

Dermatologic: It's could be a dermatologic pathology. Sounds more like a contact dermatitis.  Did she wear some new socks or shoes three weeks ago. I would have her see a dermatologist or podiatrist for evaluation.

Question 10

my outer labias are swollen & itchy, have not been sexually active in over 8 months, what could be the cause?

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See a doctor: could be yeast infection or others. you should see a doctor

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