Brachioradial pruritus: What you need to know

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Posted by Doctor Vo Ha Bang Suong - Therapist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital

Brachioradial pruritus is a neurological disorder that results in itching, pain, or tingling sensations in the forearm, arm (brachioradial muscle area). Although this is a non-hereditary disease, it can leave complications on the skin, causing itching, discomfort.

1. What is Brachioradial pruritus?

Brachioradial is the legal name for the rotator cuff muscle. This is the muscle that goes from the lower lateral border of the humerus to the radial bone, whose main function is to flex the forearm (elbow flexion), participate in pronation and supination of the forearm.
Brachioradial pruritus is a neurological disorder that results in itching, pain, or tingling sensations in the forearm, arm (brachioradial muscle area). Symptoms most often occur in both hands, but can occur only on one side. In rare cases, the itching can spread to other parts of the body, such as the shoulders and neck. Brachioradial pruritus is a non-communicable disease.

2. Who is prone to Brachioradial pruritus?

According to statistics, the rate of female is 3 times higher than that of male. The most common are middle-aged women (45-65 years old) of the Caucasian race. In studies, it is common in subjects who play sports such as tennis, surf, regularly have outdoor activities, especially those who are exposed to sunlight at work.

3. Causes of Brachioradial itch

Irritation or damage to nerve roots leads to symptoms of itching, burning pain. It is important to evaluate the relationship between the above disorder and 2 factors:
Sun exposure: Itching occurs more often in people exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Spinal problems: Nerves can be pinched by problems of the spine such as spondylolisthesis, herniated discs.

Tiếp xúc với tia UV là một nguyên nhân gây brachioradial

4. What signs suggest Brachioradial pruritus?

Signs of Brachioradial itch are as follows:
Itching: Itching in the forearm, arm is intense, forcing the patient to scratch irresistible, accompanied by a burning, painful sensation. Symptoms become apparent after exposure to sunlight. Cold compresses relieve symptoms Valuable negative symptoms: Pruritus without accompanying skin rash. In some cases, there are scratches on the skin caused by scratching.

5. How is Brachiodial pruritus diagnosed?

The diagnosis of Brachiodial pruritus is usually ruled out. Some drugs or tests can be used to determine:
Tests include: Ice pack: Use an ice pack to impact the area with symptoms of itching and pain. Decreased symptoms suggest brachioradial pruritus. Diagnostic imaging: X-ray or MRI of the spine to detect problems such as spinal degeneration, disc herniation... are the causes of nerve root compression Examination: Based on the characteristics of itching, burning pain , no board attached. Typical location in the forearm bilaterally.

6. Treatment of Brachioradial itch

Brachioradial itching treatments include:

6.1. Cold pack

Symptoms can be alleviated by placing an ice pack on the symptomatic skin.

6.2. Physical therapy

Exercises to help relax and strengthen the spine muscles to release pressure. This measure is only effective when the cause of nerve root damage is compression from the spine.

6.3. Surgery

When determining the cause is due to compression from problems of the spine, decompression surgery can be performed when indicated.

6.4. Medicine

Some drugs can be used:
Methol (cooling) cream: Reduce symptoms, combined with ice packs. Capsaicin Cream: Reduces chemical transmitters in nerve endings, so gradually relieves pain and burning. Topical anesthetic cream: Local pain relief. Components may contain Amitriptyline. Enclosed types: Antihistamines, Anticonvulsants: Gabapentin, Pregalin. However, the effect is not confirmed.

điều trị ngứa brachioradial — Thuốc điều trị Capsaicin Cream có thể được điều trị bệnh ngứa brachioradial

7. What complications can Brachioradial pruritus cause?

Most diseases do not leave complications if actively treated and applied early prevention measures. However, it can progress with complications:
Eczema Decreased skin pigmentation in the affected area Skin papules Skin ulcers, scarring of the skin Thickening of the skin, dark patches in the skin.

8. Prevention of Brachioradial itch

Reduce disorders by protecting the skin from sunlight exposure such as: Wear protective gear when outdoors. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF > 30+++.

9.Prognosis of Brachioradial pruritus

Illness can progress as follows:
Symptoms go away after a few weeks to several months Recurrence symptoms Get rid of completely Relieve in winter and return at other times of the year. Brachioradial pruritus is a neurological disorder that results in itching, pain, or tingling sensations in the forearm or arm. If not examined and treated early, the patient can develop complications on the skin. Therefore, when you have symptoms of the disease, you should go to medical facilities for examination and treatment.
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