What is IgA nephropathy?
IgA nephropathy is a chronic autoimmune glomerulonephritis characterized by the deposition of antibodies to a protein called IgA in the glomeruli of the kidney, the structures that are the first step in filtering blood to from urine. It is the most common cause of primary glomerulonephritis.
How do members experience IgA nephropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with IgA nephropathy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for IgA nephropathy*
*Data from patients with IgA nephropathy, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with IgA nephropathy*
*Data from patients with IgA nephropathy, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has IgA nephropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 24 | |
| 30s | 53 | |
| 40s | 120 | |
| 50s | 121 | |
| 60s | 50 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 149 | |
| Female | 237 |