Severe itch from miliaria managed with propantheline: a case report
Itch is a common symptom faced in palliative care. In this case report, we present a patient in his 80s with a background of prostate and bladder cancer who fell and was subsequently immobile following a resultant vertebral fracture. He experienced persistent and distressing pruritis during his hospital stay. This case highlights the assessment and management of pruritis in a palliative care setting, eventually leading to a diagnosis of miliaria which was successfully treated with Propantheline.
Authors
- Benjamin Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0968-2071)
- R. Tjong Joe Wai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7065-0979)
- Brodie Sheahen
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2024-005111
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00