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IgA nephropathy is a form of glomerulonephritis . This should not be confused with Buerger's disease, an unrelated condition. IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerulonephritis throughout the world. Primary IgA nephropathy is characterized by deposition of the IgA antibody in the glomerulus. There are other diseases associated with glomerular IgA deposits, the most common being Henoch-Schönlein purpura, which is considered by many to be a systemic form of IgA...


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Is there a cure for IgA nephropathy?
My mom has the disease IgA nephropathy and her GFR(kidney function) is at 27 percent....

Various forms of immunosuppression have proven helpful in IgAN. Has your mother tried them? IgAN tends to have a gradual course, but can evolve to End Stage Renal Disease, requiring either...

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    Resolved Question Will homeopathy cure Iga nephropathy? My friend, aged 39yrs is suffering from Iga on medication. Will homeopathy treatement cure his kidney disease? Best Answer IgA nephropathy

    Jun 19, 2008

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    . 1. Systemic lupus erythematosus 2 IgA nephropathy 3. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease 4 the same / improves in pregnancy--- ADPKD presents around 40 (after pregnancy) Ig A Nephropathy...

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    I feel awkward requesting for research on my disease, IgA Nephropathy, because I feel selfish from mis-folding. Is IgA Nephropathy a result of mis-folding proteins?Quote:...

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