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Pruritus


Pruritus is itching of the skin. There are a vast number of dermatological causes of pruritus, which are usually visible on inspection. However, the following are causes of generalised pruritus in the absence of skin disease.

Causes

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    Obstructive jaundice

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    Chronic renal failure

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    Liver disease

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    Stroke

Haematological disease

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    Iron deficiency

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    Polycythaemia ruba vera

Internal malignancy

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    Bronchial carcinoma

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    Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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