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Itchy skin could be a warning sign of kidney disease: What uremic pruritus feels like and how to manage it

For many people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), itchy skin, or pruritus, is one of the most uncomfortable and frustrating symptoms. This isn’t the usual dryness most people experience; ...
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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus

Approximately 35 million US adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), including more than 808,000 with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Among these patients, an estimated 50%-100% experience at ...
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Itchy skin but no rash? How to get relief

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Dry skin can cause intense itching, especially in winter. Diabetes ...
Rolling Out

What are my treatment options for kidney failure?

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood effectively. This serious condition affects ...
The Conversation

Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes

Eleanor Rivera receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. She is affiliated with the National Kidney Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs. For a disease afflicting 35.5 ...