Year: 2023
Type: review
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus is itching directly related to kidney disease that cannot be explained by any other condition. Despite technological advances in the different aspects of dialysis sessions and the best treatment for chronic kidney disease patients, it is still a common problem in our patients. The many complex physiological mechanisms involved, the different hypotheses made over the years on the aetiology of the condition, and the great clinical variability may partially explain the limited knowledge about this problem and the difficulties in treating it. The presence of all these factors leads to the persistence of unpleasant symptoms, which must affect the disease burden and quality of life of kidney patients. Through the presentation of an illustrative clinical case, the aim of this review article is to highlight the need for adequate diagnosis and an improved approach to all aspects of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus, in view of the heavy burden of the disease and the huge impact on the patient's quality of life.
Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine
DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134505
Institutions: Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Hospital Son Llatzer, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands, Fundación Renal Española, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Hospital Universitario Araba, Hospital Universitario De Cabueñes, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Universitat de València, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Hospital Universitario de León, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,892
OpenAlex ID: W4383376003