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In some parts of the world, IgA Nephropathy is the most common form of kidney disorder which may develop renal failure without effective treatment. In this progression, azotemia occurs easily and in turn can accelerate the rate of IgA Nephropathy leading to renal failure. Therefore, for people with IgA Nephropathy, knowing azotemia in IgA Nephropathy causes, symptoms and treatment is very necessary.
Azotemia in IgA Nephropathy Cause
Azotemia is a condition where the serum creatinine level and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is higher than the normal, because the damaged kidney can’t remove wastes including BUN and creatinine from the body optimally. The reference range for serum creatinine is 0.7-1.4mg/dL, and the normal range for BUN is 8-20mg/dL. If your creatinine and BUN level is higher than the above value, you should pay attention to azotemia.
Azotemia in IgA Nephropathy symptoms
The following symptoms are able to help you find the azotemia timely and accept prompt treatment.
● Swelling through out the body especially in the face, lower limbs and scrotum.
● Digestive tract symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal distension.
● High blood pressure
● Proteinuria
● Hypoalbuminemia
● Hyperlipidemia
● Urination changes
Azotemia in IgA Nephropathy treatment
According to its cause the above mentioned, increasing patients’ urine volume to remove more wastes from the body and improving the kidney function is the key to correct patients’ azotemia.
To increase patients’ urine, some diuretic and foods which have a function of diuretic can be helpful. Here, we mainly introduce three foods: cranberry, celery and pomegranate. In addition, some treatments to stop patients’ condition from developing renal failure and improve their kidney function is also important. However, the detailed treatment which are suitable for you to improve your kidney function should depend on your condition, so you are recommended to tell the kidney experts online your condition to ask correct treatment.
