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Can anxiety cause itching all over the body ?

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Itching: Yes it can.. but usually temporary until your anxiety if under better control. However there are several causes of itching can be determine by your doctor.

Answered 5/14/2018

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sometimes: Anxiety can cause this, but you need to rule out additional causes first, since thee is no definitive way/test/method to identify anxiety as the cause.

Answered 5/14/2018

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Yes: Anxiety and stress are possible causes of itching in the absence of dry skin. See your doctor to rule out other potential causes such as liver problems. Use stress management techniques and consider cognitive-behavioral techniques to control anxiety. Often, professional treatment by a psychologist or psychiatrist can help if your primary care doctor is not able to provide relief.

Answered 9/6/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w responses: you have received so far. Just wanted to add than when hives are related to anxiety - placement of acupuncture needles (such as 5 Gates) can lead to immediate resolution of symptoms. Concur with earlier statement that causes other than anxiety should also be ruled out.

Answered 9/29/2016

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