Elderly people may not be clean in place and other physiological factors, diligent bathing, changing clothes can be, may also be hives, diabetes and other diseases caused by general treatment, medication and other ways to improve.
1. Physiological factors: If the itching is caused by inadequate cleaning, it is necessary to develop good hygiene habits, take a shower and change clothes.
2. Urticaria: Itching in the elderly may also be caused by urticaria, patients should stay away from sensitizing factors, maintain indoor ventilation, and dry bedding diligently. Can follow the doctor’s instructions to take antihistamines, such as cetirizine, ebastine, etc., to play the role of anti-itching, anti-allergy.
3. Diabetes: If diabetes causes generalized itching in the elderly, patients should control their diet and eat more low-sugar, low-fat, low-salt food. Can be used externally with glycerite lotion, can effectively relieve itching. It is also necessary to follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral drugs to promote insulin secretion, such as glibenclamide, nateglinide, etc., and if necessary, subcutaneous injection of insulin to control blood glucose levels.
Elderly people have more causes of generalized itching, after excluding physiological factors, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals for medical examination, and cooperate with doctors to standardize treatment.