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IgA nephropathy(Berger's disease) Diagnosis

The only definitive way to diagnose IgA nephropathy is kidney biopsy. The diagnosis needs to be supported by immunofluorescence or immunohistochemical.

Is IgA Nephropathy Hereditary

Is IgA Nephropathy Hereditary

IgA Nephropathy is an immune disease caused by IgA which is an antibody. Thus, in theory, IgA Nephropathy is not hereditary. But in fact, children of some patients with IgA Nephropathy can inherited IgA Nephropathy. Here we will discuss thi...Read More

What Does Foamy Urine Indicate In Patient With Lupus Nephritis

What Does Foamy Urine Indicate In Patient With Lupus Nephritis

For patients with lupus nephritis, they may find they have the symptom that there are foams in their urine. Is foamy urine is dangerous sign for patient with lupus nephritis, and what does it indicate?...Read More

How To Diagnose IgA Nephropathy

How To Diagnose IgA Nephropathy

If you suspect you have experienced IgA Nephropathy, you must go to hospital to see a doctor. The doctor will diagnose whether you suffer from IgA Nephropathy. There are two methods diagnosing IgA Nephropathy. The first one is that your doc...Read More

IgA Nephropathy Symptoms and Diagnosis

IgA Nephropathy Symptoms and Diagnosis

IgA nephropathy is also called Bergers Disease and it is a common kidney disorder caused by immune disorders and deposition of abnormal immune complexes in the glomerular mesangial areas. IgA nephropathy belongs to chronic kidney disease an...Read More

Is IgA Nephropathy Genetic

Is IgA Nephropathy Genetic

Several days agao, a foreign friend leave me message online. She said: My husband was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy 6 years agao and my two daughter was diagnosed too 2 years agao. Now, my eldest daughter is 8 and showing symptoms. I was t...Read More

What Are The 5 Stages of IgA Nephropathy

What Are The 5 Stages of IgA Nephropathy

IgA Nephropathy is one of the most common glomerular disease and can be divided into 5 stages on the basis of Lees classification. The following is the general introduction about 5 stages of IgA Nephropathy and hope it is helpful for you. I...Read More

How Is IgA Nephropathy Diagnosed

How Is IgA Nephropathy Diagnosed

How is IgA Nephropathy diagnosed? IgA Nephropathy or Bergers Disease is the most common type of glomerulonephritis around the world. It is an autoimmune disease and occurs more commonly in young adults. With IgA Nephropathy, patients will s...Read More

Immunoglobulin A and IgA Nephropathy

Immunoglobulin A and IgA Nephropathy

IgA actually is the abbreviation of Immunoglobulin A which is an antibody that plays a critical role in mucosal immunity and IgA Nephropathy is the most common glomerulonephritis that characterized by deposition of IgA antibody in the glome...Read More