Reasons for underreporting of uraemic pruritus in people with chronic kidney disease: A qualitative study

Uraemic pruritus, or itch, is common in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and has a negative impact on their lives and well-being. However, for reasons currently unknown, itch often remains unreported and therefore untreated.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - June 18, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: G. Aresi, H.C. Rayner, L. Hassan, J.O. Burton, S. Mitra, C. Sanders, S.N. Van der Veer Source Type: research