The Common Symptoms of IgA Nephropathy

Having a better understanding of the symptoms of IgA Nephropathy will contribute a lot to the treatment of IgA Nephropathy.

As one of the most common glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy is considered to be an immune-complex mediated disorder. IgA Nephropathy refers to deposition of IgA Nephropathy (mainly) and other immune complex in mesangial area. IgA Nephropathy is not a simple disease for it has various manifestations and does not have fixed features in histology. According to Chinese medicine, if patients find the disease early, that is, they are clear about the symptoms of IgA Nephropathy, it is not difficult for them to treat the disease. So, what are the symptoms of IgA Nephropathy?

1. Gross hematuria

There are 30% to 50% patients with IgA Nephropathy, their urine usually appears to be brown or water after where flesh is washed, and blood clot is rarely seen. Gross hematuria usually occur after tired work, caching a cold, vaccination, pneumonia and so on. This symptom will last for several hours to one week and it will disappear naturally.

2. Proteinuria

Proteinuria is common to patients with IgA Nephropathy. Glomerulus blood capillary has good permeability on water and electrolyte, but big molecular protein can not permeate it. However, if the glomerulus have been damaged, the protein will leak out. then you will find protein urine. So, if you find there are bubbles in urine, it is necessary for you to take a urine test. Generally, most patients are diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy by the proteinuria.

3. High blood pressure

Being similar with patients with other kidney disease, patients with IgA Nephropathy always have high blood pressure. With the aggravation of IgA Nephropathy, patients without high blood pressure may have problem with blood pressure. It is necessary for them to take medicines for blood pressure.

4. Swelling

Due to the IgA Nephropathy, some patients may have swelling which is caused by imbalance of sodium and water. For the treatment of swelling, diuretics are usually suggested. In addition, patients with IgA Nephropathy should pay attention to restraining their dink water.

The above are the common symptoms of IgA Nephropathy, of course, to different patent, there are different symptoms. To sum up, it is good for us, especially people with middle age to take regular physical tests so that we can find disease early, then treat early. If you have any discomfort, you can our online experts, they will be glad to help you.


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