You can take steps to reduce protein in your urine and maintain kidney function longer when living with IgA nephropathy. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) develops when your body makes too much of an antibody ...

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney disorder caused by a buildup of immune complexes and the antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the kidneys. This buildup causes inflammation in the kidneys.

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Proteinuria affects most people with complement 3 glomerulopathy ...

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease caused by problems in the body's complement system, which normally helps fight infections. It damages tiny filters in your kidneys called ...

Why proteinuria matters: Protein in urine signals kidney damage and predicts faster progression in IgAN and C3G, making its ...

Proteinuria (protein in your urine) is a sign of kidney damage caused by IgA nephropathy. Treatment can help reduce proteinuria and preserve your kidney function longer. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a ...

IgA nephropathy (IgAN), or Berger’s disease, is a kidney condition that occurs when abnormal immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies trigger inflammation in the kidneys. Until recently, treatment for IgAN ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The internet suggests that this ...

IgA nephropathy can shorten life expectancy by 10 years on average. Life expectancy can depend on several factors, including kidney function at diagnosis, protein levels in the urine, age, other ...