I am itching and scratching in a way that breaks the skin, causing it bleed. I wake up doing this, then I need to go straight to the toilet, for 15 - 20minutes or more. I can’t fight this sensation when it happens at night or during the daytime. I’m 41.

There could be many different reasons for the symptoms you are suffering from – for example, they could be side effects of medication or food allergies - and for this reason you really need to go to your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

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