This kind of itching on the body is actually a sign of serious illness!

It is spring now, and the temperature is relatively high, so people often feel very uncomfortable. Itching on the body is a common phenomenon, but we would like to remind everyone that some itches cannot be scratched with your hands, as they may lead to some health problems. So what does this itching on the body indicate? Let’s take a look.

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People often think that it is caused by uncleanliness and that it is no big deal. However, if the itch is so severe that they cannot sleep, then this itch is not normal. In fact, "itching" is also a sign of physical illness, and sometimes it is even an external manifestation of certain malignant tumors in the body. Data show that 16%-30% of elderly people with malignant lymphoma, 25% of patients with reproductive organ malignant tumors, 25%-60% of elderly women with cancer, and 50% of patients with rectal malignant tumors will experience varying degrees of skin itching.

The itching caused by cancer is different from general itching. Its characteristics are: there is no history of itching but sudden onset of stubborn itching all over the body. Generally, no changes can be seen on the surface of the skin, only unbearable severe itching. It has nothing to do with climate change and is ineffective with any antipruritic drugs.

Therefore, persistent itching of the skin without any known cause

We cannot just arrest the patient and leave it at that. We should identify the cause as soon as possible and provide timely diagnosis and treatment. People who have never had skin diseases before are especially reminded that if they suddenly experience persistent and severe skin pain and itching without any drug allergies, food allergies or other stimulation factors, they should go to the hospital for examination immediately to rule out the possibility of disease so as not to delay the treatment.

Finally, please note that

Generally speaking, feeling tired is a sign that the cancer has progressed, but for leukemia, colon cancer, and stomach cancer, you may feel tired in the early stages of the disease. What is the difference between cancer fatigue and ordinary fatigue? Ordinary fatigue will disappear after a rest, but cancer fatigue will be difficult to improve no matter how much rest you get.