The Effect of Probiotics vs Activated Charcoal in the Management of CKD Patients Suffering From Uremic Pruritus.

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of probiotics versus activated charcoal in management of chronic kidney disease patients suffering from uremic pruritus. Patient data collection Demographic data:The following data will be collected from the patient records; including age, sex, weight, height. History Taking :Including patient's medical history, past surgical history, family medical history, and medications the patient is taking or may have recently stopped taking. A patient's medical history may also include information about allergies, etiology of uremic pruritus. Laboratory examinations:The following laboratory data to be measured at baseline and after the duration of treatment (4 weeks) 1. Serum levels of indoxyl sulfate (IS) 2. Kidney Function tests: BUN, Creatinine 3. Electrolytes test: sodium, potassium, chloride ,ionized calcium, phosphorus Dermatological examination: Base on 1. measure Visual Analoge Scale Score(VAS). 2. measure Dermatology life quality index (DLQI).