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The Journey Ahead With IgA Nephropathy

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What Life Looks Like With IgA Nephropathy

A glimpse inside day-to-day life with IgA nephropathy symptoms, treatment side effects, doctor visits, and more.

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Tips for Caregivers

If you’re caring for someone with IgA nephropathy, these tips can help you give your best and be your best for your loved one.

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A Closer Look

The first sign of this autoimmune disease is often blood in the urine. Here’s how it starts in your kidneys.

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How IgA Nephropathy Affects Your Kidneys

Learn how too much of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) can damage your kidneys.

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Complications of IgA Nephropathy

When your kidneys can't filter out toxins properly, several things can go haywire, from high blood pressure to swelling in your limbs.

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How Much Do You Know About Living With IgA Nephropathy?

Do you know what to expect when living with IgA nephropathy? Test your smarts with this quiz.

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Coming to Terms With Your Diagnosis

You may go through many emotions after an IgA nephropathy diagnosis. Learn more about how to process and where to turn for support.

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Why It’s Tough to Predict and Treat

Predicting whether your IgA nephropathy is likely to get worse and how best to treat it can be hard. Find out what factors play a role and how they affect your treatment and outlook.

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Racial and Gender Disparities With IgAN

IgA nephropathy tends to get worse over time. Find out how your race, ethnicity, and gender may affect your diagnosis and treatment and what you can do about it.

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Manage Your Symptoms Through Diet

What you eat can worsen or improve your symptoms. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Treatment Landscape

Medicines and lifestyle changes can prevent kidney damage and preserve the health of these filtering organs.

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What to Expect as It Progresses

Some people keep good kidney function. Others have kidney failure and need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Challenges of IgA Nephropathy and End-Stage Renal Disease

Aside from chronic kidney failure and end-stage renal disease, IgA can cause other challenges. Learn more about kidney transplant issues, heart risks, and more.

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Find Ways to Manage Mental and Kidney Health

IgA nephropathy can raise your chances of depression, anxiety, and stress. Here are some steps you can take to manage your mental and kidney health.

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How to Remain Connected With Those Around You

Learn how to take steps to stay connected to your community when dealing with this disease.

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Is a Clinical Trial Right for You?

Could it be the next option for your IgA nephropathy? Learn what they are and how to find one.

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