How Long to Live with IgA Nephropathy

How long to live with IgA Nephropathy? The prognosis for IgA Nephropathy differs greatly in clinical practice. As is surveyed, in approximately 4% clinical cases, IgA Nephropathy develops in hidden without posing any kidney damage. In the large majority of patients, however, microscopic blood in urine and proteinuria develops for years with repeated recurrences. How long to live with IgA Nephropathy is associated to the pathological type, treatments, clinical presence, daily care nursing measures, etc.

IgA Nephropathy, according to pathological change, can be divided into five classes. The first stage is minimal mesangial proliferation, in the following stages, damage on glomerular cells will get worsened. Later stages mean severer renal damage which indicates a poorer prognosis than early disease course. High blood pressure will have a direct impact on progression of IgA Nephropathy. Uncontrolled or poorly treated hypertension can worsen damage on renal tissues and deterioration worsening of kidney condition. Being older age, persistent microscopic hematuria and proteinuria are also viewed as indicators for a poorer prognosis. Proper preventive and treatment measures play a significant role in slowing down developing course of the disease.

IgA Nephropathy is IgA antibody and IgA immune complex mediated kidney disorder. Infections are risk factors that would cause relapses of the disease. Hormone treatment will reduce inflammation on kidneys, remit symptoms and delay further renal damage. At the meantime, the patients need to be well protected to avoid any infections which will cause relapses of the disease. Take medicines as prescribed carefully and not reduce the dose on your own, this would be important to reduce recurrence.

In daily life, avoid strenuous exercise and remember never to overstrain yourself. Fresh and light flavored vegetables would be beneficial, but spicy, salted foods, alcohol or cigarettes should be avoided. One thing to remember, relapses will worsen renal damage and decrease kidney function; if you are suffering from the disease without controlling it well, combination of traditional Chinese medicines will be of help. There is much to learn about the disease after IgA Nephropathy is diagnosed. Never lose the battle. And this will help to live quality life, improve prognosis and prolong expectancy of life.