EC90.10 Uraemic pruritus

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Pruritus in patients with chronic renal failure. Although common in untreated chronic kidney disease, it is particularly prevalent in patients receiving peritoneal or haemo-dialysis. The itch is not due to elevated serum urea levels. The precise mechanisms are not fully understood.

synonyms

• Uraemic pruritus
• Nephrogenic pruritus
• Pruritus due to chronic kidney disease
• Renal pruritus

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