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Is Itching All Over Body A Sign Of Renal Failure?

I am a diabetic that isn t in control of my blood sugars. The last two weeks I began to itch all over. I used Benadryl, and over the counter remedies, but the itch is still persistant. I have no signs of a rash. I just itch all over very bad. Is it a sign that I may be in renal failure?
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Dear sir

Itching generalized all over the body is indeed a sign of renal failure.

Increased serum creatinine is always a risk for itching and pruritis.

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Is Itching All Over Body A Sign Of Renal Failure?

Dear sir Itching generalized all over the body is indeed a sign of renal failure. Increased serum creatinine is always a risk for itching and pruritis. Thanks