IgA Nephropathy is not the worst type of kidney diseases, and it is also not the most difficult treated kidney diseases. However, it is a complex disease that patients should pay attention to avoid its relapse, then they can get a better prognosis. In this article, we will introduce the 5 factors that may affect prognosis of IgA Nephropathy.

1. Prevent infections

There is a severe sign of IgA, which is hematuria. Many patients usually get relapse or uncontrolled hematuria due to any kinds of infections, which can cause the disease worse and worse. So patients should prevent infections to protect their kidneys and avoid relapse of hematuria.

2. Control blood pressure

In general, IgA nephropathy can cause high blood pressure, and minority patients may have malignant hypertension, which can cause the malignant glomerulosclerosis or even acute kidney failure. So, patients should take treatment to control well of the high blood pressure, and prevent the cardio cerebrovascular disease. In addition, control the high blood pressure can also help reduce kidney burden and protect kidneys.

3. Reduce protein in urine

Uncontrolled protein in urine increase the difficulty of treating IgA Nephropathy, so patients should control well of the proteinuria, which can improve the prognosis of this disease.

4. Avoid fatigue

IgA patients should keep a good mood and avoid fatigue in daily life. Besides, they also need to keep a light diet and stop smoking or drinking in daily life. Thus can help reduce kidney burden and protect their kidneys.

6. Take regular checkup

Taking regular checkup is the best way to control the disease. Patients should know well of their condition and get well contact with the doctor. In addition, patients should also take effective treatment to control the disease. Thus can make a good prognosis for them.

Above are the 5 factors that will affect the prognosis of IgA nephropathy. Patients should follow these tips and keep a good living habits. If you want to learn more about this, you can send e-mail to renal-disease@hotmail.com, or contact whatsapp +8613633219293. We will do the best to help.