A glomerular filtration rate of less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 for more three months is the medical definition chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by damaged kidneys. The incidence disease, which can be fatal if left untreated, has been rising past 30 years. An unpleasant condition, Pruritus due to renal causes itching and decreases quality sleep. This study aims examine factors associated with in...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Although uremic pruritus (UP) is a highly prevalent complication of chronic kidney disease, it remains poorly characterized. There have been no longitudinal studies of natural history, and no health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) instruments have been developed for UP. The objectives of this study were to describe the natural history of UP, to compare rating scales o...