While it might not be what you expect, having itchy skin can be a sign of a serious organ disease. Feeling itchy or having ...

One of the most common skin problems for people with chronic kidney disease, especially those in later stages or on dialysis, ...

Dry and itchy skin is a common symptom of advanced kidney disease, AAD explains. The skin may look rough or scaly or may show fish-like scales. The itch can range from subtle to severe.

Itching is often the most debilitating cutaneous symptom of CKD and ESRD. Experts recommend a stepwise treatment approach ...

The liver is one of the most vital organs in the body. It filters all of the blood in the body, produces bile, resists ...

Kidney disease, a silent threat, often goes unnoticed due to its subtle symptoms that mimic other common conditions.

Itching is a common symptom of chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to a 2020 article, itchy skin with CKD is often associated with distress, depression, and reduced quality of life.

Kidney disease is devastating Black communities—and the crisis is deepening. While over 1 in 7 U.S. adults lives with chronic ...

Patients with kidney disease demonstrated significantly higher anti-C1q levels than those without renal involvement (median, 20.1 vs 14.6 U/mL; P =.04).

A 2010 study titled “Skin Bleaching in Jamaica: Self-Esteem, Racial Self-Esteem, and Black Identity Transactions” examined the self-esteem (SE) and racial self-esteem (RSE) of black Jamaicans.

At KNH, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure. Doctors said that I was lucky to be alive since both kidneys had failed. I can’t describe how shocked I was. I couldn’t understand why my ...