IgA Nephropathy is one of the most common kidney diseases behind those caused by high blood pressure or diabetes.
It occurs when IgA immunoglobulin—a protein that usually helps the body fight infections—becomes abnormal, causing it to settle in the kidneys and affect the kidneys’ ability to filter waste from the blood.
While there is currently no cure for the condition, when caught early, steps can be taken to prevent or delay kidney failure.