Question
How is IgA nephropathy categorized and what types exist? Which one is more severe?
Answer
Kidney diseases are diverse, including acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, latent nephritis, allergic purpura nephritis, pyelonephritis, and others, which may eventually lead to kidney failure. In the treatment of kidney diseases, traditional Chinese medicine has an advantage over Western medicine because Western medicine often uses hormone therapy, which has significant side effects and is prone to recurrence. Treatment for kidney failure includes dialysis and kidney transplantation, but these methods have their limitations. In comparison, traditional Chinese medicine has better effects in treating kidney diseases and uremia, with no pain, no side effects, and low cost. In summary, although kidney diseases are difficult to treat, they are not incurable.