Hamster's swollen bottom - posted in Ailments & Injuries: Hi all,My hamster's lower abdomen became swollen overnight.The swell had been there since Mon.It is walking in a hunched manner.Its appetite seems to have decreased but it is still active.I've read about constipation and i'm not sure if this is the case.Below are some pictures of my hamster.Please advise.
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Complications Itchy skin that is severe or lasts more than six weeks can affect the quality of your life. This type is called chronic pruritus. It might disturb your sleep or cause anxiety or depression. Prolonged itching and scratching can increase the intensity of the itch, possibly leading to skin injury, infection and scarring.
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Dry skin, fungus, sunburn, and bites may cause itching. Learn about medications and treatments for itching (pruritus). Get relief with home remedies for itchy skin.
Generalized itching is common and has many potential causes. Examples include skin changes that occur with age, skin conditions, and many other diseases, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney d...
Itching can be very uncomfortable. It is one of the most common reasons people see doctors who specialize in skin disorders (dermatologists). Scratching temporarily relieves itching but can damage the skin, sometimes resulting in more itching (the itch–scratch cycle) or infection (called a secondary infection). Over time, the skin can become thick and scaly (called lichenification). Causes ...