10 Symptoms of Liver Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Itching
Itching is also known as pruritus, the urge or sensation that causes the reflex or desire to scratch. Causes of itching can be categorized to infections, allergies, environmental, skin disorders, medical disorders, medication, pregnancy-related, and more. In liver cancer, the itching is attributed to jaundice.
This is known as cholestatic pruritus, which is itching due to any liver disease. Patients with cholestatic pruritus that have been given bile salt chelating agents report some relief.
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