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; CKD-related itching often feels deep, intense, and constant, with little to no relief from scratching or moisturising. It can affect sleep, cause irritation throughout the…