Monocyte-To-Lymphocyte Ratio May Be a Clue to Understand Underlying Cause of Pruritus in Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 861 million people worldwide, with the majority suffering from the disease in its progressive form. 2 CKD is characterized by the gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function, leading to the accumulation of waste and fluids in the body.This condition arises from factors such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders, with diabetes and hypertension being the most common causes. 3