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Suggest Treatment For Itching When Suffering From Stage 4 Kidney Failure
I have stage 4 kidney failure my gfr is 17 now. in a couple of weeks I see my nephrologist to check my numbers. I have itching all over my body mostly scalp, arms, back i just started doing this a couple of days ago. Is this a symptom of kidney disease?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i fully understand your concern.
If you're on dialysis, you should see your nephrologist urgently, as this kind of itching is likely to be an allergic reaction, to some medicine .
Itching as such, is not a symptom of kidney failure.
You'll need to check your blood creatinine and urea, electrolytes, and Hemoglobin. Urine micro-albuminuria should also be checked.
You're welcome to contact me by name, if you've any other doubts.
Wish you well.
As an Urologist, i fully understand your concern.
If you're on dialysis, you should see your nephrologist urgently, as this kind of itching is likely to be an allergic reaction, to some medicine .
Itching as such, is not a symptom of kidney failure.
You'll need to check your blood creatinine and urea, electrolytes, and Hemoglobin. Urine micro-albuminuria should also be checked.
You're welcome to contact me by name, if you've any other doubts.
Wish you well.
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