Pruritus: In those with generalized pruritus, or itching all over, a systemic disease may be the cause in about 50 percent of people. Symptoms also may be caused by medication use, various infections (including parasitic infections of the intestines), iron deficiency, liver disease, kidney disease, high or low thyroid function, as well as certain cancers such as lymphoma.
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