
Can Kidney Infection Cause Severe All Over Itching?

Possible Renal Pruritus
Detailed Answer:
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I have read your history carefully.
Yes, the itching can be due to kidney disease but only if your renal function tests are abnormal as in Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
Pruritus initially is given a 2 week empiric treatment to exclude a primary cause
1) oily soapy for bathing
2) emollients after bath
3) antihistamines
drug of choice in renal pruritus is ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
Capsaicin is another choice , a substance P deplete that can be used topically
Please get a Urine culture and sensitivity test after a Urine R/E before starting any antibiotics to isolate the pathogen responsible for UTI.
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