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Had Chf, Diabetic, Kidney Disease And Itching In Legs, Arms And Back. Has Fluid Retention And Constantly On Diurectics
she has chf, type 2 diabetes, stage 3 kidney disease & has developed intense itching of legs, arms & back is the kidney disease likely cause? fluid retention constant & on diuretics. mostly in wheelchair with only transfer because of bone-on-bone in knees & collapsed arch in one foot.
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Thanks for your query.
Chronic kidney disease may be the cause of itching. We need to check her latest blood urea and phosphorus levels. An elevation of these often causes itching. Please see a nephrologist with the above lab results for further management.
Hope this helps
Good luck
Thanks for your query.
Chronic kidney disease may be the cause of itching. We need to check her latest blood urea and phosphorus levels. An elevation of these often causes itching. Please see a nephrologist with the above lab results for further management.
Hope this helps
Good luck
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