Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Treat IGA Nephropathy?
Dear Doctor,
i am 33yrs old and i have a problem with IGA Nephropathy, creatine level is 1.8, 24hrs urine protein is 4020mg and i am having pain in the kidney area too. Will it damage the kidney, i have done biopsy of kidney and waiting for the result. Doctor is advising to take steroids. is it ok or should i go for further checkup. please advice me in this regard
sam
i am 33yrs old and i have a problem with IGA Nephropathy, creatine level is 1.8, 24hrs urine protein is 4020mg and i am having pain in the kidney area too. Will it damage the kidney, i have done biopsy of kidney and waiting for the result. Doctor is advising to take steroids. is it ok or should i go for further checkup. please advice me in this regard
sam
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 14 May 2016
Answered on
Mon, 16 May 2016
Last reviewed on
hi
thanks for posting in HCM
I have understood your concern
IgA nephropathy should be treated other wise it leads to gradual kidney damage and failure.
it should be treated with
1.steroids as first line treatment
2.immunosuppressive therapy if patient is not responding to steroids
it is controllable but there is chance for relapse of the disease.
I can suggest you to go for steroid treatment.
hope this helps you
any further questions please let me know
thanks
thanks for posting in HCM
I have understood your concern
IgA nephropathy should be treated other wise it leads to gradual kidney damage and failure.
it should be treated with
1.steroids as first line treatment
2.immunosuppressive therapy if patient is not responding to steroids
it is controllable but there is chance for relapse of the disease.
I can suggest you to go for steroid treatment.
hope this helps you
any further questions please let me know
thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Creatine
Loading Online Doctors....