Category: General Health
Question: I am 52 yes old male I have itching on the medial side of foot  underneath the thumb It has benn coming and going and has started for over a week I am an hypertensive patient and I dont know what is wrongb
Answer: Hello there and thanks for using Wellvis

Sorry about the distress you are experiencing

A few questions for you
 Which foot are you referring to
 Can you feel your hands when you touch all along your feet especially the affected one
 Whats the fitting of your shoes Any new shoes within this week
 Are you itching anywhere else in your body When you scratch do you develop any blisters
 Have you noticed any change of colour in your toes or feet especially the affected one
 When was your last blood pressure reading and are you taking your medications regularly Are you taking any new medications
 When last did you check your blood sugar Any family history of diabetes
 Has your diet changed recently Has your level of activity changed recently
 Do you have any other worrying symptoms

Kindly assist us with answers to these and we may be able to offer you the counsel you need

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I hope this helps and wishing you a speedy resolution of your symptoms 

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