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Itching: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para itching.

Que puede causar Itching

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate itching
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical itching
5Underlying conditions such as Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema frequently present with itching as a core feature

!Sudden, severe itching that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Itching accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Itching in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Itching is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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