Question
In September 2016, I had a fever and noticed pus and blood in my urine, with a pus and blood count of 3+. After treatment at a children’s hospital, the pus and blood count returned to normal. However, this August, a blood test confirmed Iga nephropathy. Are there any effective treatment methods? Thank you.
Answer
IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease with a high incidence rate in clinical diagnosis, caused by the deposition of IgA or IgA immune complexes on the glomeruli, leading to damage of the filtration membrane. Patients with IgA nephropathy may experience recurring symptoms such as back pain and abdominal pain. Some patients may also develop edema and hypertension, even sudden oliguria, and acute deterioration of kidney function within a short period of time. Common treatment methods for IgA nephropathy include triple-organ differentiation therapy. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has become a popular choice for many cases of IgA nephropathy. Traditional Chinese medicine is effective in treating IgA nephropathy, plays a significant role in inhibiting infection, protecting the kidneys, and preventing the deterioration of kidney function.