The 15 Causes of ITCHING You've Never Heard About

Discover 15 causes of itching that you’ve probably never heard about. Number 13 might surprise you!

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0:00 Introduction: 15 deeper causes of itching
1:38 Itching and diabetes
2:25 Itching and the parathyroid gland
3:03 Uremia
4:22 Remedies for itching

In this video, I’m going to share 15 underlying causes of itching. Pruritus is the medical term for itching. Itching usually involves a superficial nerve that is aggravated to some level.

Here are 15 causes of itching:
1. Body lice
2. Scabies
3. Hookworms
4. Herpes
5. Insect bites
6. Yeast infection
7. Poison ivy
8. Tick bites
9. Diabetes
10. Polycythemia
11. Problems with the parathyroid glands
12. Uremia
13. Liver issues
14. Cholestasis
15. Dry skin

Itching is often a symptom of diabetes because of circulation problems. Poor circulation causes the nerves to die, which can feel like itching or burning pain and even cause severe pain.

Polycythemia is a condition where you have too many red blood cells. This can decrease circulation and the amount of oxygen in your skin, causing itching.

The parathyroid gland consists of 4 glands around the thyroid that control calcium. If the thyroid works too hard, you could develop too much calcium in the blood. This can lead to calcification of your skin, which can affect your nerve endings.

Liver issues like cirrhosis, hepatitis, or cholestasis can cause itching. You can develop cholestasis if the liver’s function is impaired and it can no longer make bile salts.

Dry skin is a common cause of itching, often caused by a lack of vitamin A or vitamin D.

There is a high correlation between people who have itching and people with liver or gallbladder issues. This is typically caused by irritation to the gallbladder and decreased omega-3 fatty acids.

Dietary changes can help eliminate itching. TUDCA, a bile salt that helps thin the bile, has been found to significantly decrease itching in people with cirrhosis.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about the potential causes of itching. I’ll see you in the next video.

[pjprevite]

I suddenly got itchy watching this video. Stay well Dr berg!

[rasheidwade]

Yeah I suffer from dry skin and to be honest with myself I have a poor diet. I really want to do everything in my power to turn this year around for the better of my health.

[fidelcatsro]

Dr Berg notes

Pruritus is the medical term for itching. Itching usually involves a superficial nerve that is aggravated to some level.

Here are 15 causes of itching:
1. Body lice
2. Scabies
3. Hookworms
4. Herpes
5. Insect bites
6. Yeast infection
7. Poison ivy
8. Tick bites
9. Diabetes
10. Polycythemia
11. Problems with the parathyroid glands
12. Uremia
13. Liver issues
14. Cholestasis
15. Dry skin

Itching is often a symptom of diabetes because of circulation problems. Poor circulation causes the nerves to die, which can feel like itching or burning pain and even cause severe pain.

Polycythemia is a condition where you have too many red blood cells. This can decrease circulation and the amount of oxygen in your skin, causing itching.

The parathyroid gland consists of 4 glands around the thyroid that control calcium. If the thyroid works too hard, you could develop too much calcium in the blood. This can lead to calcification of your skin, which can affect your nerve endings.

Liver issues like cirrhosis, hepatitis, or cholestasis can cause itching. You can develop cholestasis if the liver’s function is impaired and it can no longer make bile salts.

Dry skin is a common cause of itching, often caused by a lack of vitamin A or vitamin D.

There is a high correlation between people who have itching and people with liver or gallbladder issues. This is typically caused by irritation to the gallbladder and decreased omega-3 fatty acids.

Dietary changes can help eliminate itching. TUDCA, a bile salt that helps thin the bile, has been found to significantly decrease itching in people with cirrhosis.

(Ps: Itch relief stick sold separately)

Thank you Dr Berg!😺👍

[dawnelder]

My back itches. Dry skin. Started getting my husband to put on caster oil. Wonderful stuff.

[Ooooo]

Please do a video on how to do a parasite cleanse

[veeragowadia]

I am 60 & never fallen ill except for seasonal flu since last 2 yrs; I listen to my body; am a total naughty kid like person(obviously as I'm teaching kids since 43 yrs at home) no addiction except spearmint tea & yes... I'm still healthy(no outside food) YET I hear you read you COZ every word makes sense & awares me ..Thank - you from India with love❤

[danyellejorgensen]

Others: menopause (possible liver connection), autoimmune conditions, etc.

[panchopuskas]

I thought I was ok till I watched this I'm convinced I have

[a.williams.scorpiopower]

Dr Berg, your humour is always spot on! Great content as always. Thank you 🙏🏻

[stephenh]

Dr Berg Please please please can you do a video on eczema. What causes it to suddenly appear? Is it a vitamin/mineral deficiency? Stress? Some other seemingly unrelated health issue?
Fantastic channel full of great knowledge and information Thankyou thankyou thankyou.

[donnaagar]

Wow your video was perfect timing, this morning i woke up with pain just below my ribs and thought it must be my galdbladdrr and started looking up information, here i am at work and the first thing i see is this video cant thank you enough you are so precious 😁👍❤️🇦🇺

[oklahomaisok]

Here’s what can cause itching for me. I eat a good size wedge of raw onion with every meal that I have with meat. If I go 3 days without doing that I start itching around my upper body, especially back and sides. I have read that when meat is digested and broken down into amino acids that ammonia is a by-product of that and the liver needs to remove it. Onions help with detoxing the liver of ammonia. I can start eating onions once again and the itching stops. I went on a low-Fodmap diet last year for a couple weeks and onions was one of the foods that was eliminated. Itching started within 3 days. After about a week I figured it out and added raw and cooked onions back into my diet and the itching stopped.

[SusieAspen]

I experienced chronic hives that emerged later in life, but following colon cancer surgery, they ceased entirely. Upon delving into research, I stumbled upon a study linking cancer and hives. It proposed that cancer circulating in the blood may react to histamine-producing foods. Initially, I eliminated these foods to manage the hives, yet even exposure to the cold induced hives. While relieved that the hives vanished, it served as a forewarning of underlying issues.

[surfershaper]

Nice production set sir! The natural wood has a relaxing and appealing look. Went with the pro mic also! Well done

[peggyjk]

How long should one take your liver cleanse capsules? Would dairy affect itching?

[SurLaMer_]

Another cause of itching could be cancer. Saw article about woman with intense itching in extreme lower back cause unknown. Later she was diagnosed with cervical cancer requiring a hysterectomy. The itching stopped after surgery.

[helpinyerdasellavon]

This is wonderful information, Dr Berg. Thank you ❤

[i.mahdihosseini]

00:14 🐜 Itching, medically known as pruritis, can be caused by various factors such as lice, scabies, hookworms, herpes, insect bites, yeast infections, and poison ivy.
01:35 🕵 Tick bites, diabetes, and polycythemia (excess red blood cells) can lead to itching due to issues with circulation, nerve endings, and blood flow.
02:42 🩸 Problems with the parathyroid gland, liver conditions like cirrhosis or hepatitis, and kidney issues (uremia) can contribute to itching, affecting nerve function and skin health.
04:05 💊 Itching may be linked to gallbladder or liver problems, causing irritation and a decrease in omega-3 fatty acids. Dietary changes and bile salt supplementation can alleviate itching associated with liver issues.
05:00 🧠 Scratching an itch stimulates serotonin and dopamine release, providing relief. Understanding the underlying causes of chronic itching is crucial for effective identification and management.

[vhar]

I had odd pin prick sensations literally all over my body, one at a time. When I happens I can not sleep at all. I got that Tudca and after a couple of days it completely went away. Thank you so much.

[esotericsolitaire]

Who is now itching after watching this video?