Treatment for Skin Itching in Stage 5 CKD

Stage 5 CKD is the last stage of chronic kidney disease, and it is also known as end stage renal disease. At this stage, the renal function has been severely damaged, and various symptoms and complications appear, while skin itching can be one of them. Here we will talk about the treatment for skin itching in stage 5 CKD.

Firstly, we will see the common causes of skin itching in stage 5 CKD

- Because kidneys are unable to work normally, urea builds up in the body, urea frost (crystalline powder) forms in the body surface.

- The increased levels of phosphorus, parathyroid hormone caused by the impaired kidney function.

- Skin itching can become a common side effect of dialysis treatment.

Treatment for skin itching in stage 5 CKD

- Sodium bicarbonate ointment can be applied on body surface to reduce skin itching to a certain degree.

- Some medicines like hydroxyzine, fexofenadine, diphenhydramine, and loratidine can be used to relieve skin itching.

- Apply a moisturizing, high-water content gel, lotion or cream to the body right after bathing while the skin is still damp. Avoid creams or lotions with alcohol.

However, the most efficient treatment for skin itching is to balance the electrolyte levels, while the best way to balance this electrolyte level is to make kidneys work again by repairing kidney damage and improving renal function. Nowadays, the clinical experience tells that Chinese medicine therapies have obvious effects on repair kidney damage and recover renal function by a series of functions like extending blood vessels, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, degradation, improving blood circulation, removing blood stasis and immune complexes out of body, offering kidneys nutrients, degradation and promoting DNA replication of damaged inherent cells. If you are interested in details about natural ways to save kidneys, you can email to kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com. Remember that we are here fighting against the disease together with you, so feel free to contact us if having any questions.