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Recently many patients consult us online about the causes, symptoms, treatments and prognosis of IgA nephropathy. Lets give an overall introduction of IgA nephropathy so that patients can learn more about this auto-immune kidney disease. Wh...Read More
IgA Nephropathy occurs as a consequence of deposits of the protein IgA within glomeruli. ACE inhibitor is proven to have a beneficial influence of slowing down the progression of IgA Nephropathy. How does ACE inhibitor (ACEI) treat IgA Nephr...Read More
Will I die of IgA Nephropathy? About this question, I am afraid the answer is YES! IgA Nephropathy is a progressive kidney diorder and can cause kidneys to lose function gradually. When kidney function is affected seriously and finally lose...Read More
IgA Nephropathy occurs when IgA protein damages the kidney filtering units, glomeruli. Some of IgA Nephropathy patients depend on allopathic treatment to control their disease. What can we expect from allopathic treatment for IgA Nephropathy...Read More
Can I be cured? This is a common question posted by IgA Nephropathy who are newly diagnosed. As for this question, I am so sad to say IgA Nephropathy can not be cured, but please do not be negative, as it can be remitted completely with Imm...Read More
IgA Nephropathy is not deadly if we can stop its progression in early stage. However, in clinical, many patients only take some medicines to deal with their symptoms, which is helpful but far from enough for us to stop progression of IgA Ne...Read More
In IgA nephropathy patients, the deposition of immunoglobulin A in mesangial areas will cause renal inflammation and renal injuries which will cause gradual loss of kidney functions and in the end develop into end stage renal failure. Usual...Read More
IgA nephropathy is conventionally treated with diuretics, high blood pressure drugs (ACEI, ARB), prednisone, cyclophosphamide, Cellcept or tonsillectomy if the patients have repeated upper respiratory infections. Some patients can have clin...Read More
