Syed Liaquat Ali Khan, Irfanullah Khan Tareen.
Clinical characteristics of uremic pruritus in patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;4(2):116-9.

Objective: To identify various characteristics of uremic pruritus patients undergoing hemodialysis. Design: Case series Place and duration of study: This study was conducted at Nephrology ward and Dermatology Department at Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta over a period of six months. Patients and methods: Fifty patients of end stage renal failure undergoing hemodialysis were studied. Characteristics of pruritus like duration, intensity, occurrence, appearance, distribution, area of maximum intensity; effect on and mood were documented. Effects of dry skin, heat, sweating, rest, clothing, tiredness, dialysis, cold, application of lubricants medication & association of pruritus.. Results: Pruritus occurred daily in 90%, weekly 22% and monthly 14% and intractable in 8%. Areas of maximum intensity were legs in 66% and Back 34%. Dry skin and cold environment exacerbated while rest and hot environment a meliorated pruritus.. 76% had sleep problems 34% became agitated, while 18% became depressed patients with pruritus did not differ from those with out it with regard to laboratory parameter or use of medication. Conclusion: This study gives us a comprehensive characteristic of uremic pruritus which may be useful guideline for treating Nephrologists and Dermatologist.

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