The skin of the patient may show some changes as well, becoming paler and less radiant. The skin can become easily bruised. The patient can easily bleed. The person may also find that his nails have taken on an abnormal shape. A sense of irritation and an urge to scratch the itchy skin is also common. The explanation of this itchy skin is simple. The kidney's primary job is to remove any waste from the blood. When the kidney stops working properly, waste material will start to accumulate and cause severe itching.

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