5 Factors Affect The Prognosis Of IgA Nephropathy

There are 5 factors which can affect the prognosis of IgA Nephropathy. If you can control these factors well, you can have a good prognosis.

1. Prevent infection

One of the obvious sign of IgA Nephropathy is blood in urine. Most patients will have repeated hematuira due to tonsil infection or other infections. Finally your condition will become worse and worse. In this condition, it is a wise decision to have your tonsils out.

2. Control your blood pressure

IgA Nephropathy often causes high blood pressure. Few patients will have malignant hypertension which can cause malignant glomerular sclerosis and acute kidney failure.

In the treatment of IgA Nephropathy, patients should control high blood pressure positively to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. At the same time, you should control blood pressure to reduce burden on kidneys. This can prevent bad effect of high blood pressure on renal arterioles.

3. Reduce proteinuria

As a kind of nephritis, IgA Nephropathy is often diagnosed as Nephrotic Syndrome. Because some patients may have proteinuria higher than 3.5g/d. As for patients with nephrotic syndrome signs, they can take steroid or immunosuppressor to control the condition. But patients should be careful with the dosage.

4. Avoid tiredness

A good mood is helpful for the recovery of illness. Besides, quit smoking and drinking. Say goodbye to night life.

5. Have a regular check up

Regular check up is the best treatment for monitoring your condition.

If you can do those 5 things, your prognosis of IgA Nephropathy will be good. Any question, you can leave a message below or email kidneycares@hotmail.com. We will try our best to help you.