Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is an autoimmune disease characterized by the deposition of circulating IgA-containing ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, also called Berger disease, occurs when IgA antibodies clump, damage kidney filters, and cause blood and protein in the urine. Liver disease is the most common ...

IgA nephropathy often has no symptoms for years, but when they appear, they may include blood in the urine, flank pain, and swelling. The condition damages the kidney's glomeruli, which can lead to ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes kidney damage and often leads to kidney failure. IgA nephropathy occurs when clumps of IgA get deposited in the kidneys, ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are among the common causes of kidney failure. In the United States, approximately 35.5 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD). 1 For some, ...