10 Renal Failure Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Itchiness
An interesting problem that can occur during kidney failure is excessive itchiness. The symptom may be a result of the kidneys’ inability to transport and remove waste and toxins from the bloodstream. The buildup of toxins can cause a number of symptoms, such as serious itching.
Furthermore, scratching the skin doesn’t often relieve itchiness due to renal failure. Some patients feel itchy right down to the bone.
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