Nefropatia iga (choroba bergera)
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Nefropatia IgA (choroba Bergera) to przewlekła choroba nerek charakteryzująca się odkładaniem kompleksów immunologicznych zawierających IgA w kłębuszkach nerkowych, prowadząc do ich zapalenia. Jest trzecią najczęstszą przyczyną przewlekłej choroby nerek po cukrzycy i nadciśnieniu tętniczym. Choroba manifestuje się początkowo izolowanym krwiomoczem lub łagodnym białkomoczem, a w momencie diagnozy często stwierdza się już upośledzoną funkcję nerek i znaczny białkomocz. Wczesne rozpoznanie i regularne badania przesiewowe, zwłaszcza u pacjentów z grup ryzyka (rodzinny wywiad, choroby autoimmunologiczne, predyspozycje genetyczne), są kluczowe dla opóźnienia progresji choroby. Kontrola ciśnienia tętniczego poniżej 130/80 mmHg oraz ograniczenie spożycia sodu do <2 g/dobę stanowią podstawę profilaktyki progresji nefropatii IgA.

Zapobieganie IgA nephropathy (choroby Bergera)

IgA nephropathy (nefropatia IgA, choroba Bergera) jest chorobą nerek, w której dochodzi do odkładania się kompleksów immunologicznych zawierających immunoglobulinę A (IgA) w kłębuszkach nerkowych, co prowadzi do ich stanu zapalnego. Choroba ta została po raz pierwszy opisana w 1968 roku przez francuskiego nefrologa dr. Jeana Bergera.1 Obecnie nefropatia IgA jest uznawana za trzecią najczęstszą przyczynę przewlekłej choroby nerek (PChN), po cukrzycy i nadciśnieniu tętniczym.2

Możliwość zapobiegania chorobie

Aktualne badania wskazują, że nefropatii IgA nie można zapobiec, ponieważ jej dokładna przyczyna pozostaje nieznana.1234 Choroba nie ma obecnie metod prewencji pierwotnej ani nie zidentyfikowano jednoznacznych czynników, które można by modyfikować w celu zapobieżenia jej wystąpieniu.5 Dotychczasowe badania nie wykazały również związku między nawykami żywieniowymi a możliwością zapobiegania rozwojowi choroby Bergera.6

Znaczenie wczesnego rozpoznania

Mimo braku możliwości zapobiegania rozwojowi IgA nephropathy, wczesne rozpoznanie choroby ma kluczowe znaczenie dla skutecznego zarządzania jej przebiegiem.1 Wczesna diagnoza i odpowiednie leczenie mogą znacząco zmienić przebieg choroby oraz opóźnić lub zapobiec rozwojowi niewydolności nerek.2 Regularne badania przesiewowe w kierunku krwinkomoczu (hematuria) są niezwykle istotne dla wykrycia choroby we wczesnym stadium, jeszcze przed wystąpieniem ewidentnych objawów klinicznych.3

IgA nephropathy początkowo manifestuje się jako izolowany krwiomocz lub łagodny białkomocz. Badania wykazały, że populacja pacjentów z nefropatią IgA jest często diagnozowana w zaawansowanym stadium choroby, o czym świadczy już upośledzona funkcja nerek i znaczny białkomocz w momencie wykonania biopsji.4

Profilaktyka progresji choroby Bergera

Identyfikacja osób z grupy ryzyka

Osoby z grupy ryzyka rozwoju IgA nephropathy powinny zostać zidentyfikowane w celu wdrożenia odpowiednich działań profilaktycznych. Do głównych grup ryzyka należą:12

  • Osoby z rodzinnym wywiadem IgA nephropathy
  • Pacjenci z innymi chorobami autoimmunologicznymi
  • Osoby z predyspozycją genetyczną do rozwoju choroby

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Warto zauważyć, że nawet łagodne infekcje górnych dróg oddechowych, takie jak przeziębienie czy grypa, mogą wywołać IgA nephropathy u osób genetycznie predysponowanych do rozwoju tej choroby.3

Modyfikacja stylu życia

Choć nie można zapobiec samej chorobie, odpowiednia modyfikacja stylu życia może pomóc spowolnić progresję IgA nephropathy i chronić funkcję nerek:123

  • Kontrola ciśnienia tętniczego – utrzymywanie wartości ciśnienia poniżej 130/80 mmHg spowalnia uszkodzenie nerek
  • Ograniczenie spożycia sodu – zaleca się spożycie sodu poniżej 2 g/dobę
  • Redukcja nadmiernej masy ciała i utrzymanie prawidłowej wagi
  • Regularna aktywność fizyczna
  • Unikanie niesteroidowych leków przeciwzapalnych
  • Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu
  • Zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu

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Zalecenia dietetyczne

Odpowiednie zalecenia dietetyczne mogą pomóc w spowalnianiu progresji choroby:123

  • Ograniczenie spożycia białkadieta niskobiałkowa lub umiarkowanie niskobiałkowa może spowalniać postęp nefropatii IgA i chronić nerki
  • Ograniczenie spożycia sodu – redukcja podaży soli pomaga kontrolować obrzęki i ciśnienie tętnicze
  • Ograniczenie spożycia tłuszczów nasyconych – pomaga utrzymać prawidłowy poziom cholesterolu
  • Kontrola podaży płynów – w zależności od stopnia niewydolności nerek może być konieczne ograniczenie podaży płynów

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Zalecenia dietetyczne powinny być dostosowane indywidualnie i zaplanowane przez dietetyka we współpracy z nefrologiem, uwzględniając stopień zaawansowania choroby i współistniejące schorzenia.4

Farmakoterapia profilaktyczna

W celu spowolnienia progresji choroby i zmniejszenia ryzyka rozwoju schyłkowej niewydolności nerek stosowane są następujące grupy leków:123

  • Inhibitory układu renina-angiotensyna (RAS):
    • Inhibitory konwertazy angiotensyny (ACE-I)
    • Antagoniści receptora angiotensyny II (ARB)
  • Inhibitory kotransportera sodowo-glukozowego 2 (SGLT-2) – zatwierdzone przez FDA dla pacjentów z eGFR ≥ 25 ml/min/1,73 m² niezależnie od współistnienia cukrzycy, na podstawie badania DAPA-CDK
  • Sparsentan – nowy lek o podwójnym mechanizmie działania (antagonista receptora endoteliny-1 i angiotensyny II), zatwierdzony w trybie przyspieszonym przez FDA w lutym 2023 roku do redukcji białkomoczu u pacjentów z IgA nephropathy o wysokim ryzyku progresji
  • Budezonid o ukierunkowanym uwalnianiu – formulacja doustna, zaprojektowana do uwalniania leku w jelicie krętym (miejsce produkcji przeciwciał Gd-IgA1), zatwierdzona przez FDA w programie przyspieszonej akceptacji dla pacjentów z nefropatią IgA wysokiego ryzyka progresji
  • Glikokortykosteroidy doustne – mogą być wskazane, jeśli białkomocz utrzymuje się powyżej 1 g/dobę przez co najmniej 3 miesiące po maksymalnej terapii nieimmunosupresyjnej lub pacjent jest już w grupie wysokiego ryzyka progresji choroby nerek

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Edukacja pacjenta

Kluczowym elementem profilaktyki progresji choroby jest kompleksowa edukacja pacjenta dotycząca:12

  • Charakteru choroby i jej potencjalnej progresji do schyłkowej niewydolności nerek
  • Możliwych działań niepożądanych stosowanej terapii (np. leczenia sterydami)
  • Znaczenia regularnych badań kontrolnych i monitorowania funkcji nerek
  • Konieczności systematycznego przyjmowania zaleconych leków
  • Znaczenia modyfikacji stylu życia w spowalnianiu progresji choroby

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Pacjenci powinni być szczegółowo poinformowani o potrzebie regularnego monitorowania ciśnienia tętniczego, poziomu białka w moczu oraz funkcji nerek, co pozwala na wczesne wykrycie progresji choroby i odpowiednią modyfikację leczenia.3

Monitorowanie i prowadzenie pacjenta z nefropatią IgA

U pacjentów z IgA nephropathy zaleca się regularne monitorowanie:12

  • Ciśnienia tętniczego – dążenie do wartości poniżej 130/80 mmHg
  • Białkomoczu – cel terapeutyczny to redukcja poniżej 1 g/dobę lub niżej, jeśli to możliwe
  • Funkcji nerek (eGFR, kreatynina w surowicy)
  • Poziomu cholesterolu
  • Masy ciała

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Częstotliwość badań kontrolnych powinna być dostosowana do stopnia zaawansowania choroby, obecności czynników ryzyka progresji oraz stosowanego leczenia. Regularne konsultacje nefrologiczne są niezbędne do oceny skuteczności wdrożonych działań profilaktycznych i ewentualnej modyfikacji schematu terapeutycznego.45

Warto podkreślić, że IgA nephropathy jest chorobą przewlekłą, która nie ma obecnie metod leczenia przyczynowego. Jednak dzięki odpowiedniemu postępowaniu profilaktycznemu, około 50% pacjentów może uniknąć progresji do schyłkowej niewydolności nerek wymagającej leczenia nerkozastępczego.5 Ścisła współpraca pacjenta z lekarzem oraz przestrzeganie zaleceń dotyczących modyfikacji stylu życia i farmakoterapii są kluczowe dla skutecznego zapobiegania progresji choroby.6

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease) – Purivo Dialysis Center
    https://purivodialysiscenter.com/kidney-disease/overview/assessing-your-risk/iga-nephropathy-bergers-disease/
    In 1968, French nephrologist Dr. Jean Berger first described immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy. Sometimes referred to as Berger’s disease, IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease that causes the kidneys to become inflamed. At first the disease was believed to be of little threat. But after more and more researchers looked into IgA nephropathy, it turned out that as many as 50 percent of the cases progressed to end stage renal disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, according to the IgA Nephropathy Support Network. After diabetes and high blood pressure, IgA nephropathy is the third leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). […] No cure exists for IgA nephropathy, but certain medications can slow its course. Keeping your blood pressure under control and reducing your cholesterol levels also slow disease progression.
  • #1 What is IgA Nephropathy? – Immunoglobulin A [Berger’s Disease]
    https://igan.org/faq/
    IgA nephropathy is a condition that cannot be prevented. […] It is important to speak with your doctor, especially if there is a family history of kidney problems. […] By discussing ways to maintain kidney health, such as managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, you can potentially slow down the progression of the disease and improve your overall quality of life. Regular monitoring and following a healthy lifestyle are key to effectively managing IgA nephropathy.
  • #1 New study sheds light on incidence of IgA nephropathy – Kaiser Permanente Department of Research & Evaluation
    https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/new-study-sheds-light-on-incidence-of-iga-nephropathy/
    IgA nephropathy, also known as Bergers disease, is a chronic kidney disease that occurs when the immune system produces abnormally formed antibodies that build up in the kidneys. […] In addition to providing a more solid estimate for the overall incidence of IgA nephropathy and describing the racial/ethnic groups most at risk, our study emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, Dr. Sim said. IgA nephropathy is a progressive disease and first manifests with isolated blood in the urine or mild proteinuria. We observed that our IgA nephropathy population was diagnosed at advanced disease as evidenced by their kidney function and the amount of proteinuria at biopsy. Earlier diagnosis and treatment can alter the course of the disease and delay or prevent kidney failure.
  • #1 IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) – MD Searchlight
    https://mdsearchlight.com/kidney-health/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease/
    Educating patients and encouraging preventive behaviors are key to managing IgAN (a type of kidney disease), especially as this condition can be sparked by minor URIs (upper respiratory infections) in people who are genetically at risk. […] A minor URI like a cold or the flu could trigger IgAN in patients who already have a genetic predisposition to the disease. […] People with other autoimmune diseases and a strong family history of IgAN are more likely to develop this condition. […] Regular screening for hematuria, or blood in the urine, is vitally important in catching the disease early. This allows doctors to identify patients who have the disease but are not showing symptoms yet. […] Patients should receive detailed education about their condition. This includes understanding what the disease is, knowing that it might progress to ESRD (end-stage renal disease) which could require a kidney transplant, being aware of the possible side effects of steroid therapy, and recognizing the critical importance of having regular follow-up appointments with their healthcare provider.
  • #1 IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iga-nephropathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352274
    To help keep your kidneys healthier: […] Take steps to lower your blood pressure. This can help slow kidney damage from IgA nephropathy. Start with some healthy lifestyle changes. Limit how much sodium and fat you eat. Lose any extra weight. Get regular exercise. And if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Also take your blood pressure medicines as prescribed. […] Eat less protein. Ask your doctor if you should cut back on protein. This may help slow IgA nephropathy from becoming worse and protect your kidneys.
  • #1 IgA nephropathy | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
    https://www.ccjm.org/content/90/6_suppl_1/e5
    Lifestyle modification and maximal renin-angiotensin system blockade, especially if proteinuria is present, is recommended for all patients. […] Conservative strategies that may reduce disease progression include sodium intake of less than 2 g/day, weight management, smoking cessation, regular activity, and avoidance of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. […] Clinicians should target blood pressure less than 130/80 mm Hg and proteinuria to less than 1 g/day or lower if possible, using maximal renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers. […] Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors have recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients with or without diabetes and with an eGFR greater than or equal to 25 mL/min/1.73 m2 of body surface area after showing reductions in chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in the DAPA-CDK (Dapagliflozin and Prevention of Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease) study.
  • #1 IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) – MD Searchlight
    https://mdsearchlight.com/kidney-health/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease/
    Patients should be reminded of the importance of sticking to their prescribed medication routine, which could include drugs like ACE inhibitors or ARBs (both are medications to treat high blood pressure and kidney diseases). […] Dietary recommendations for patients with IgAN often include reducing salt, protein, and saturated fat intake for better health management.
  • #2 IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease) – Purivo Dialysis Center
    https://purivodialysiscenter.com/kidney-disease/overview/assessing-your-risk/iga-nephropathy-bergers-disease/
    In 1968, French nephrologist Dr. Jean Berger first described immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy. Sometimes referred to as Berger’s disease, IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease that causes the kidneys to become inflamed. At first the disease was believed to be of little threat. But after more and more researchers looked into IgA nephropathy, it turned out that as many as 50 percent of the cases progressed to end stage renal disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, according to the IgA Nephropathy Support Network. After diabetes and high blood pressure, IgA nephropathy is the third leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). […] No cure exists for IgA nephropathy, but certain medications can slow its course. Keeping your blood pressure under control and reducing your cholesterol levels also slow disease progression.
  • #2 IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) // Middlesex Health
    https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease
    You can’t prevent IgA nephropathy. Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of the disease. Ask what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. For example, it helps to lower high blood pressure and keep cholesterol at healthy levels.
  • #2 IgA Nephropathy: Stages, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.health.com/iga-nephropathy-stages-8702883
    It’s worth noting that the progression of IgA nephropathy can be slowed down or prevented, so seeking a diagnosis when you start experiencing symptoms is essential. […] While IgA nephropathy is not curable, an early diagnosis and the right treatment strategies make it possible to delay or prevent the progression of the disease. […] Follow your treatment plan closely and discuss it with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. Research shows that prescribed medications for IgA nephropathy help control blood pressure and reduce the amount of protein in urine, ultimately slowing or preventing damage to the kidneys. […] Your healthcare provider may also recommend lifestyle changes to support this goal, including: Eating a low-sodium diet to reduce inflammation and manage high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, Monitoring your fluid intake to reduce overall inflammation in the body, Exercising regularly to maintain an ideal weight for your body, Quitting or avoiding smoking to help slow kidney damage and lower kidney failure risk.
  • #2 What is IgA Nephropathy? – Immunoglobulin A [Berger’s Disease]
    https://igan.org/faq/
    IgA nephropathy is a condition that cannot be prevented. […] It is important to speak with your doctor, especially if there is a family history of kidney problems. […] By discussing ways to maintain kidney health, such as managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, you can potentially slow down the progression of the disease and improve your overall quality of life. Regular monitoring and following a healthy lifestyle are key to effectively managing IgA nephropathy.
  • #2 IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease) – Purivo Dialysis Center
    https://purivodialysiscenter.com/kidney-disease/overview/assessing-your-risk/iga-nephropathy-bergers-disease/
    Because the cause of IgA nephropathy isn’t known, it’s not possible to prevent it. But if you have a family history of IgA nephropathy, talk with your doctor to find out what steps you can take to keep your kidneys healthy, such as reducing high blood pressure and keeping your cholesterol at healthy levels.
  • #2 IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) | Altru Health System
    https://www.altru.org/health-library/conditions/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease
    You can’t prevent IgA nephropathy. Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of the disease. Ask what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. For example, it helps to lower high blood pressure and keep cholesterol at healthy levels. […] Take steps to lower your blood pressure. This can help slow kidney damage from IgA nephropathy. Start with some healthy lifestyle changes. Limit how much sodium and fat you eat. Lose any extra weight. Get regular exercise. And if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Also take your blood pressure medicines as prescribed. […] Eat less protein. Ask your doctor if you should cut back on protein. This may help slow IgA nephropathy from becoming worse and protect your kidneys.
  • #2 IgA nephropathy | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
    https://www.ccjm.org/content/90/6_suppl_1/e5
    On February 17, 2023, the FDA granted accelerated approval for sparsentan, a single-molecule dual endothelin-1 angiotensin receptor II antagonist, for reduction in proteinuria in patients with IgAN at high risk of progression based on the phase 3 Study of the Effect and Safety of Sparsentan in the Treatment of Patients With IgA Nephropathy (PROTECT). […] A trial of oral glucocorticoid may be indicated if greater than 1 g of proteinuria persists for 3 or more months after maximal non-immunosuppressive therapy has been tried or the patient is already at high risk of kidney disease. […] Gut-associated lymphoid tissue and Peyer patches located in the ileum are a source of Gd-IgA1 antibody production. […] A targeted-release formulation of oral budesonide, postulated to release drug in the ileum, has been granted FDA approval under the accelerated approval program for patients with IgAN who are at high risk for progression.
  • #3 IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) | Altru Health System
    https://www.altru.org/health-library/conditions/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease
    You can’t prevent IgA nephropathy. Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of the disease. Ask what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. For example, it helps to lower high blood pressure and keep cholesterol at healthy levels. […] Take steps to lower your blood pressure. This can help slow kidney damage from IgA nephropathy. Start with some healthy lifestyle changes. Limit how much sodium and fat you eat. Lose any extra weight. Get regular exercise. And if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Also take your blood pressure medicines as prescribed. […] Eat less protein. Ask your doctor if you should cut back on protein. This may help slow IgA nephropathy from becoming worse and protect your kidneys.
  • #3 IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) – MD Searchlight
    https://mdsearchlight.com/kidney-health/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease/
    Educating patients and encouraging preventive behaviors are key to managing IgAN (a type of kidney disease), especially as this condition can be sparked by minor URIs (upper respiratory infections) in people who are genetically at risk. […] A minor URI like a cold or the flu could trigger IgAN in patients who already have a genetic predisposition to the disease. […] People with other autoimmune diseases and a strong family history of IgAN are more likely to develop this condition. […] Regular screening for hematuria, or blood in the urine, is vitally important in catching the disease early. This allows doctors to identify patients who have the disease but are not showing symptoms yet. […] Patients should receive detailed education about their condition. This includes understanding what the disease is, knowing that it might progress to ESRD (end-stage renal disease) which could require a kidney transplant, being aware of the possible side effects of steroid therapy, and recognizing the critical importance of having regular follow-up appointments with their healthcare provider.
  • #3 IgA nephropathy | Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
    https://www.ccjm.org/content/90/6_suppl_1/e5
    Lifestyle modification and maximal renin-angiotensin system blockade, especially if proteinuria is present, is recommended for all patients. […] Conservative strategies that may reduce disease progression include sodium intake of less than 2 g/day, weight management, smoking cessation, regular activity, and avoidance of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. […] Clinicians should target blood pressure less than 130/80 mm Hg and proteinuria to less than 1 g/day or lower if possible, using maximal renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers. […] Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors have recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients with or without diabetes and with an eGFR greater than or equal to 25 mL/min/1.73 m2 of body surface area after showing reductions in chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in the DAPA-CDK (Dapagliflozin and Prevention of Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease) study.
  • #3 IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iga-nephropathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352274
    To help keep your kidneys healthier: […] Take steps to lower your blood pressure. This can help slow kidney damage from IgA nephropathy. Start with some healthy lifestyle changes. Limit how much sodium and fat you eat. Lose any extra weight. Get regular exercise. And if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Also take your blood pressure medicines as prescribed. […] Eat less protein. Ask your doctor if you should cut back on protein. This may help slow IgA nephropathy from becoming worse and protect your kidneys.
  • #3 What Is IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease)? Symptoms & Treatment
    https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_bergers_disease/article.htm
    IgA nephropathy cannot be prevented and has no cure. Some people can live with the disease without any complications. However, half of the people who do get IgA nephropathy may progress to end-stage renal disease. […] Doctors may recommend the following: […] A kidney diet (as planned by the dietitians) where salt and fluids may be restricted to control swelling. A low to moderate protein diet may be recommended in some cases.
  • #3 First-in-class treatment delivers major advance for incurable kidney disease | The George Institute for Global Health
    https://www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-media/news/first-in-class-treatment-delivers-major-advance-for-incurable-kidney-disease
    IgA nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease with no cure, so optimising supportive care to slow further kidney damage by reducing proteinuria is vital. […] This data shows sparsentan was responsible for a rapid and sustained reduction in proteinuria, and this has the potential to prevent progressive kidney function loss in patients with the disease. […] Sparsentan represents a new class of drug that promises great benefit for patients with IgA nephropathy.
  • #3 What is IgA Nephropathy? – Immunoglobulin A [Berger’s Disease]
    https://igan.org/faq/
    IgA nephropathy is a condition that cannot be prevented. […] It is important to speak with your doctor, especially if there is a family history of kidney problems. […] By discussing ways to maintain kidney health, such as managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, you can potentially slow down the progression of the disease and improve your overall quality of life. Regular monitoring and following a healthy lifestyle are key to effectively managing IgA nephropathy.
  • #3 IgA Nephropathy: Stages, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.health.com/iga-nephropathy-stages-8702883
    It’s worth noting that the progression of IgA nephropathy can be slowed down or prevented, so seeking a diagnosis when you start experiencing symptoms is essential. […] While IgA nephropathy is not curable, an early diagnosis and the right treatment strategies make it possible to delay or prevent the progression of the disease. […] Follow your treatment plan closely and discuss it with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. Research shows that prescribed medications for IgA nephropathy help control blood pressure and reduce the amount of protein in urine, ultimately slowing or preventing damage to the kidneys. […] Your healthcare provider may also recommend lifestyle changes to support this goal, including: Eating a low-sodium diet to reduce inflammation and manage high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, Monitoring your fluid intake to reduce overall inflammation in the body, Exercising regularly to maintain an ideal weight for your body, Quitting or avoiding smoking to help slow kidney damage and lower kidney failure risk.
  • #4 IgA Nephropathy – CORE Kidney | UCLA Health
    https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/core-kidney/conditions-treated/glomerulonephritis/iga-nephropathy
    IgA nephropathy cannot be prevented and has no cure but there is treatment that helps to slow down the progression of the kidney disease. […] If your blood or urine tests show signs of kidney damage, you might need to take medicines. These can include: ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers These medicines lower blood pressure and help protect the kidney from further damage. […] Your doctor will work with you to help treat your condition.
  • #4 New study sheds light on incidence of IgA nephropathy – Kaiser Permanente Department of Research & Evaluation
    https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/new-study-sheds-light-on-incidence-of-iga-nephropathy/
    IgA nephropathy, also known as Bergers disease, is a chronic kidney disease that occurs when the immune system produces abnormally formed antibodies that build up in the kidneys. […] In addition to providing a more solid estimate for the overall incidence of IgA nephropathy and describing the racial/ethnic groups most at risk, our study emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, Dr. Sim said. IgA nephropathy is a progressive disease and first manifests with isolated blood in the urine or mild proteinuria. We observed that our IgA nephropathy population was diagnosed at advanced disease as evidenced by their kidney function and the amount of proteinuria at biopsy. Earlier diagnosis and treatment can alter the course of the disease and delay or prevent kidney failure.
  • #4 IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) | Health Library | Memorial Health System
    https://www.mhsystem.org/health-library/con-20166955/
    You cant prevent IgA nephropathy. Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of the disease. Ask what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. For example, it helps to lower high blood pressure and keep cholesterol at healthy levels. […] Take steps to lower your blood pressure. This can help slow kidney damage from IgA nephropathy. Start with some healthy lifestyle changes. Limit how much sodium and fat you eat. Lose any extra weight. Get regular exercise. And if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Also take your blood pressure medicines as prescribed. […] Eat less protein. Ask your doctor if you should cut back on protein. This may help slow IgA nephropathy from becoming worse and protect your kidneys.
  • #4 What Is IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease)? Symptoms & Treatment
    https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_bergers_disease/article.htm
    IgA nephropathy cannot be prevented and has no cure. Some people can live with the disease without any complications. However, half of the people who do get IgA nephropathy may progress to end-stage renal disease. […] Doctors may recommend the following: […] A kidney diet (as planned by the dietitians) where salt and fluids may be restricted to control swelling. A low to moderate protein diet may be recommended in some cases.
  • #4 IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease) – MD Searchlight
    https://mdsearchlight.com/kidney-health/iga-nephropathy-berger-disease/
    Patients should be reminded of the importance of sticking to their prescribed medication routine, which could include drugs like ACE inhibitors or ARBs (both are medications to treat high blood pressure and kidney diseases). […] Dietary recommendations for patients with IgAN often include reducing salt, protein, and saturated fat intake for better health management.
  • #4 What is IgA Nephropathy? – Immunoglobulin A [Berger’s Disease]
    https://igan.org/faq/
    IgA nephropathy is a condition that cannot be prevented. […] It is important to speak with your doctor, especially if there is a family history of kidney problems. […] By discussing ways to maintain kidney health, such as managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, you can potentially slow down the progression of the disease and improve your overall quality of life. Regular monitoring and following a healthy lifestyle are key to effectively managing IgA nephropathy.
  • #5 What Is IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease)? Symptoms & Treatment
    https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_bergers_disease/article.htm
    IgA nephropathy cannot be prevented and has no cure. Some people can live with the disease without any complications. However, half of the people who do get IgA nephropathy may progress to end-stage renal disease. […] Doctors may recommend the following: […] A kidney diet (as planned by the dietitians) where salt and fluids may be restricted to control swelling. A low to moderate protein diet may be recommended in some cases.
  • #5 IgA Nephropathy – CORE Kidney | UCLA Health
    https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/core-kidney/conditions-treated/glomerulonephritis/iga-nephropathy
    IgA nephropathy cannot be prevented and has no cure but there is treatment that helps to slow down the progression of the kidney disease. […] If your blood or urine tests show signs of kidney damage, you might need to take medicines. These can include: ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers These medicines lower blood pressure and help protect the kidney from further damage. […] Your doctor will work with you to help treat your condition.
  • #6 IgA Nephropathy (Berger Disease): Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5990-iga-nephropathy
    There isnt a known way to prevent IgA nephropathy. If IgA nephropathy runs in your family, talk to your healthcare provider. They can recommend steps to stay healthy, such as keeping blood pressure and cholesterol well managed. […] Researchers have not found a link between nutrition or eating habits and preventing IgA nephropathy.
  • #6 IgA Nephropathy: Stages, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.health.com/iga-nephropathy-stages-8702883
    It’s worth noting that the progression of IgA nephropathy can be slowed down or prevented, so seeking a diagnosis when you start experiencing symptoms is essential. […] While IgA nephropathy is not curable, an early diagnosis and the right treatment strategies make it possible to delay or prevent the progression of the disease. […] Follow your treatment plan closely and discuss it with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. Research shows that prescribed medications for IgA nephropathy help control blood pressure and reduce the amount of protein in urine, ultimately slowing or preventing damage to the kidneys. […] Your healthcare provider may also recommend lifestyle changes to support this goal, including: Eating a low-sodium diet to reduce inflammation and manage high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, Monitoring your fluid intake to reduce overall inflammation in the body, Exercising regularly to maintain an ideal weight for your body, Quitting or avoiding smoking to help slow kidney damage and lower kidney failure risk.