Feeling Itchy or Tingling All Over Symptom, Causes & Questions

10 Potential Feeling Itchy or Tingling All Over Causes

Disclaimer: The article does not replace an evaluation by a physician. Information on this page is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.

1. 1.Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

   Eczema is a form of skin inflammation that causes skin to be dry, itchy, red, and irritated.

   This is a long-term, recurring condition but symptoms are manageable with care.

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   trouble sleeping, feeling itchy or tingling all over, dry skin, scalp itchiness, flexor surface rash

   Symptoms that never occur with eczema (atopic dermatitis):

   fever

   Urgency:

   Phone call or in-person visit

2. 2.Type 2 Diabetes

   Diabetes causes that blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to become high. With Type II Diabetes, the more common type, the body does not make or use insulin efficiently. Insulin is necessary to metabolize glucose.

   Type II Diabetes is a life-long condition but can be well managed.

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   fatigue, increased appetite compared to normal, vision changes, feeling itchy or tingling all over, excesive thirst

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

3. 3.Chronic Kidney Disease

   Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, is a disorder caused by gradual loss of kidney function. It is most common in elderly individuals.

   This condition cannot be reversed; however, treatment can delay or stop the disease from worsening.

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   fatigue, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, decreased sex drive, dry skin

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

4. 4.Normal Episode of Itchy Skin

   Itchiness is an unpleasant feeling that makes you want to scratch. It is found as a part of many diagnoses, but it can also appear on its own without a particular cause, which is the case in this diagnosis.

   This should get better on its own relatively quickly

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   feeling itchy or tingling all over

   Symptoms that always occur with normal episode of itchy skin:

   feeling itchy or tingling all over

   Urgency:

   Self-treatment

5. 5.Chronic Hepatitis c

   Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that is carried in human blood. It spreads through contact with infected blood, such as through infected needles, toothbrushes, or razors, through unprotected sex with an infected person, and from mother to baby during childbirth.

   Hepatitis C is a chronic infection and without treatment the effect on life expectancy is difficult to predict.

   Rarity:

   Common

   Top Symptoms:

   fatigue, nausea, muscle aches, loss of appetite, joint pain

   Symptoms that never occur with chronic hepatitis c:

   pain in the lower right abdomen, pain in the lower left abdomen, pain in the upper left abdomen, pain around the belly button

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

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6. 6.Scabies

   Scabies is a highly contagious skin infection caused by mites that produce an itchy rash on the body.

   Rash and intense itching should subside within 2-4 days with treatment.

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   penis itch, feeling itchy or tingling all over, butt itch, penile redness, scrotal itch

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

7. 7.Scabies

   Scabies is a highly contagious skin infection caused by mites that produce an itchy rash on the body.

   Rash and intense itching should subside within 2-4 days with treatment.

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   vaginal itch or burning, vulvovaginal redness, feeling itchy or tingling all over, butt itch, elbow itch

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

8. 8.Scabies

   Scabies is a highly contagious skin infection caused by mites that produce an itchy rash on the body.

   Rash and intense itching should subside within 2-4 days with treatment.

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   vaginal itch or burning, vulvovaginal redness, feeling itchy or tingling all over, butt itch, wrist itch

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

9. 9.Scabies

   Scabies is a highly contagious skin infection caused by mites that produce an itchy rash on the body.

   Rash and intense itching should subside within 2-4 days with treatment.

   Rarity:

   Rare

   Top Symptoms:

   feeling itchy or tingling all over, penis itch, penile redness, scrotal itch, groin itch

   Urgency:

   Primary care doctor

10. 10.Uterine Fibroids

    Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors in the uterus. They are common in women of childbearing age.

    Treatment ranges from medication to surgical removal of the fibroid.

    Rarity:

    Common

    Top Symptoms:

    vaginal bleeding, pelvis pain, abdominal cramps (stomach cramps), painful periods, irregular period

    Urgency:

    Primary care doctor

Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Feeling Itchy or Tingling All Over

• Q.Any fever today or during the last week?
• Q.Have you been feeling more tired than usual, lethargic or fatigued despite sleeping a normal amount?
• Q.Did you possibly brush into poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac?
• Q.What is your body mass?