Can IgA nephropathy be cured?

Written by Zhou Qi
Nephrology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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IgA nephropathy cannot be completely cured. IgA nephropathy is a type of chronic glomerulonephritis and is a chronic disease. Currently, it is incurable in medical practice. However, many patients have only mild symptoms, such as mild hematuria, proteinuria, and minor kidney damage, and timely long-term management of the disease usually does not lead to severe consequences. Some patients, on the other hand, have relatively severe conditions and require treatment with steroid medications. Most of these patients can achieve relatively good treatment outcomes and ultimately avoid severe kidney failure. However, a very small number of patients may eventually experience significant proteinuria and even severe renal failure.

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Can patients with IgA nephropathy have sexual intercourse?

Patients with IgA nephropathy can engage in sexual intercourse, but there are certain prerequisites. Firstly, this disease is not contagious, and it will not be transmitted to the partner during intercourse. Secondly, there is not a significant relationship between renal function and sexual capability; patients with kidney diseases typically retain normal sexual and reproductive functions. However, since sexual activity requires a certain amount of physical strength, and in cases where the patient's condition is particularly severe, it might render the patient unable to engage in sexual activities. Therefore, if the patient does not have significant hypertension, severe edema, especially genital edema, pulmonary edema, or heart failure, they would be capable of engaging in sexual activities, and thus can have intercourse.

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Kidney disease IgA means IgA nephropathy.

Kidney disease IgA, formally known as IgA nephropathy, is an immunological diagnostic term for chronic glomerulonephritis. It is characterized by the deposition of immune complexes, primarily IgA, in the mesangial areas of the glomeruli. IgA is a type of immunoglobulin, which upon deposition in the kidneys induces inflammatory responses, leading to proliferation of mesangial cells, accumulation of mesangial matrix, and widening of the mesangial area. This can cause damage to the glomerular filtration barrier, manifesting as proteinuria and hematuria. Some patients may also develop crescent formations in the glomeruli, leading to renal failure.

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Can IgA nephropathy be cured?

IgA nephropathy cannot be completely cured. IgA nephropathy is a type of chronic glomerulonephritis and is a chronic disease. Currently, it is incurable in medical practice. However, many patients have only mild symptoms, such as mild hematuria, proteinuria, and minor kidney damage, and timely long-term management of the disease usually does not lead to severe consequences. Some patients, on the other hand, have relatively severe conditions and require treatment with steroid medications. Most of these patients can achieve relatively good treatment outcomes and ultimately avoid severe kidney failure. However, a very small number of patients may eventually experience significant proteinuria and even severe renal failure.

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IgA nephropathy is a disease.

IgA nephropathy is the most common type of primary glomerular disease, caused by the deposition of IgA-dominant immunoglobulins in the glomerular mesangial area. It has a short latency period, with symptoms appearing early. Clinical manifestations of IgA nephropathy are diverse, with approximately 40%-50% of patients experiencing macroscopic hematuria hours to two days after precursor symptoms such as upper respiratory tract infections, and some patients also suffer from severe back pain and abdominal pain. About 30%-40% of patients only present with asymptomatic hematuria or proteinuria. Approximately 5%-20% of patients exhibit severe edema and substantial proteinuria, showing symptoms of nephrotic syndrome. At the onset of the disease, about 10% of patients also have hypertension. As the disease progresses, those with hypertension can exceed 40%. Less than 10% of patients may experience acute renal failure.

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What will happen if someone with IgA nephropathy stays up late?

IgA nephropathy is a very common glomerular disease in clinical settings and is one of the main causes of uremia. IgA nephropathy is most commonly seen in adolescents, particularly in males. The cause of IgA nephropathy is currently unclear, but the clinical manifestations of patients with IgA nephropathy are numerous and vary in severity. For patients with milder IgA nephropathy, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid staying up late, overworking, and infections. Frequently staying up late can aggravate the condition, leading to significant proteinuria and even worsening kidney function. Therefore, it is crucial for patients with IgA nephropathy to regularly monitor their urinalysis, kidney function, and blood pressure, maintain a regular lifestyle, and avoid various adverse lifestyle impacts. Of course, once the condition worsens, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and pursue active treatment.