pica and Pruritus

pica has been researched along with Pruritus* in 2 studies

Other Studies

2 other study(ies) available for pica and Pruritus

ArticleYear
[Pruritus--also a challenge in internal medicine].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, 1995, Nov-18, Volume: 125, Issue:46

    Generalized or localized itch without primary skin manifestations may be the presenting symptom of serious internal diseases. Five characteristic cases of pruritus are discussed: Hodgkin's disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, polycythemia vera, iron deficiency (with pica), and uremia. Other important causes must be considered; all forms of cholestasis, including primary biliary cirrhosis, drug-induced, pregnancy-related, and extrahepatic cholestasis; other hematologic and malignant disorders such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, solid tumors, and myelodysplastic syndromes; metabolic and endocrine diseases, most notably diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and carcinoid syndrome; focal neurologic diseases such as brain tumors, cerebral infarctions and multiple sclerosis; adverse drug reactions without rash; infectious diseases, especially parasitic and HIV infections. A diagnostic laboratory screening for pruritus of undetermined origin is suggested.

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Cholangitis, Sclerosing; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Hematologic Diseases; Hodgkin Disease; Humans; Liver Diseases; Male; Metabolic Diseases; Middle Aged; Pica; Polycythemia Vera; Pruritus; Uremia

1995
Non-hematologic effects of chronic iron deficiency. A study of patients with polycythemia vera treated solely with venesections.
    Medicine, 1982, Volume: 61, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Anemia, Hypochromic; Animals; Bloodletting; Child; Deglutition Disorders; Exercise Test; Female; Heart; Hematocrit; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neuromuscular Diseases; Pica; Platelet Count; Polycythemia Vera; Pruritus; Rats

1982