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5 Ways to Lower Protein in the Urine with IgAN

November 15, 2024

Introduction IgA Nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is a kidney disorder where the immune system causes inflammation, leading to protein leakage in the urine (proteinuria). Over time, persistent proteinuria …

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Controlling Blood Pressure With Kidney-Disease

Controlling BP Naturally with IgAN

July 14, 2024

When you have IgN, controlling blood pressure is vital. This article reviews ways you can help to control your blood pressure with IgAN.

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5 Tips for Dining Out with IGA Nephropathy

June 21, 2024

Eating out with family and friends can be very stressful when you are following a diet for your health. Your IgAN and kidney function status may mean you have many restrictions or only one or two. This article will help you decide what goes best on your plate when eating out. 

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Kidney-Friendly Food Swaps

5 Low Sodium Swaps for a Kidney Friendly Diet

June 11, 2024

After being diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy, your doctor may have told you to follow a low-sodium diet. This article reviews five low-sodium swaps for foods.

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Controlling Blood Pressure With Kidney-Disease

8 Tips for taking control of your blood pressure 

November 16, 2023

The best way to slow the progression of IgA Nephropathy from high blood pressure is to take steps to control it. 1: Take your medicine every day as directed Most …

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6 Tips for Doing Your Own Research

August 1, 2022

It’s hard not to want to do your own research after learning you have a health condition like IgA Nephropathy. And while you should feel empowered to do your own …

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References

  • Hall, Y.N., Fuentes, E.F., Chertow, G.M. et al. Race/ethnicity and disease severity in IgA nephropathy. BMC Nephrol 5, 10 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2369-5-10
  • Kiryluk K, Li Y, Sanna-Cherchi S, Rohanizadegan M, Suzuki H, et al. (2012) Geographic Differences in Genetic Susceptibility to IgA Nephropathy: GWAS Replication Study and Geospatial Risk Analysis. PLoS Genet 8(6): e1002765. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1002765