Posts Tagged ‘pruritus’
9 Natural Itch-Relief Approaches
9 Natural Itch-Relief Approaches Feeling itchy may be a result of chronic liver disease. Luckily, there are many things you can try to help soothe the itch. Living with chronic liver disease could encompass a wide range of health issues, especially if the liver has incurred any significant damage. Regardless of the cause of liver…
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What is Pruritus? ITCHING!!!!!!!! Causes of generalised itching Many tumours, particularly those of the Lymph node system release an unknown chemical which causes generalised itching. Sometimes this may be the first symptom of cancer and patients notice a marked improvement when chemotherapy starts. Often patients have a return of the itching if the tumour relapses…
Read MoreCirrhosis of the Liver – Technical but useful
Cirrhosis of the Liver Ramón Bataller, M.D. Pere Ginès, M.D. Institut de Malalties Digestives i Metabòliques, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain Definition/Key Clinical Features A diffuse disorganization of normal hepatic structure by extensive fibrosis associated with regenerative nodules High morbidity and mortality Advanced disease is usually irreversible Insidious onset of symptoms …
Read MoreTen Tips to Relieve Itching
Ten Tips to Relieve Itching February 17, 2010 Itching is a common symptom of Cirrhosis that goes under-reported and under-treated. Instead of letting it drive you crazy, learn how home remedies and a physician’s prescription pad can help ease your itching. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of people with chronic…
Read MoreItching with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Itching with PBC Just about as common as fatigue in PBC, itching (pruritus) of the skin affects 66% of patients at some time during the disease. The itching tends to occur early in the course of the disease, when patients still have good liver function. As a matter of fact, itching can even be the…
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