Pruritus: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with pruritus?

Pruritus may accompany other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the skin may also involve other body systems.

Skin symptoms that may occur along with pruritus

Pruritus may accompany other symptoms affecting the skin including:

• Blisters
• Bumps
• Burning feeling
• Cracking
• Crusting
• Discharge from sores, lesions or pustules
• Dryness
• Pain
• Peeling
• Rash
• Redness, warmth or swelling

Other symptoms that may occur along with pruritus

Pruritus may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Dry mouth
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Rash or hives
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Swelling

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, pruritus may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

• Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment
• Dizziness
• Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
• Shortness of breath or rapid breathing (tachypnea)
• Sudden swelling of the face, lips or tongue
• Wheezing (whistling sound made with breathing)