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What Causes Itchy Skin When Having Kidney Disease And 142 Creatinine Level?
I have a question for you Doctor, just concerned with my itchy skin, i just read something that some sympthoms of having itchy skin is about having a problem with your kidney. I have kidney disease & my creatinine is 142, does it mean it has something to do with my kidney?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i must advise you that, kidney disease can cause itchy skin.
It's the reverse of what you were thinking. Normal urea levels are below 40.Probably, it's your urea and not creatinine , that's 142. Kindly check again.
Normal creatinine should be below 1.2-1.4. Along with urea, creatinine also rises in kidney disease. Once the stage of kidney disease increases to higher stage, in uremic state, uremic skin has a smell and itchiness, which is what you may be experiencing. You should check your blood pressure,potassium,and restrict salt intake. Consult your nephrologist urgently. If you've any other doubts, you may send your question as a direct question to me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, i must advise you that, kidney disease can cause itchy skin.
It's the reverse of what you were thinking. Normal urea levels are below 40.Probably, it's your urea and not creatinine , that's 142. Kindly check again.
Normal creatinine should be below 1.2-1.4. Along with urea, creatinine also rises in kidney disease. Once the stage of kidney disease increases to higher stage, in uremic state, uremic skin has a smell and itchiness, which is what you may be experiencing. You should check your blood pressure,potassium,and restrict salt intake. Consult your nephrologist urgently. If you've any other doubts, you may send your question as a direct question to me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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