Essential dietary modifications are an important part of managing IgA Nephropathy (IGAN), a glomerulonephritis characterized by inflammation of the kidney’s filtration units and accumulation of immunoglobulin A (IgA) deposits. Following a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce the impact of this condition on renal function. Patients should avoid several foods and beverages that could worsen …

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IgA nephropathy is inflammation inside the kidneys that affect the tiny filtering units known as glomeruli. It is a form of glomerulonephritis, an autoimmune disorder in which inflammation damages these parts of the kidney. High levels of IgA, one type of immunoglobulin or antibody, can collect in the glomeruli, clogging them and blocking them from …

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IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys. It is caused by the accumulation of a type of antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the glomeruli, which are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood. This results in inflammation, scarring, and damage to …

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IGAN stands for “Immune-mediated Glomerulopathy with Associated Nephritis”, and it is a form of kidney disease caused by autoantibodies in the immune system damaging the glomerular filtration membrane in the kidney. Glomerular damage causes proteins, cells, and other molecules to leak into the urine, resulting in chronic kidney disease. While it was initially thought to …

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