Between 20 and 50 percent of individuals with IgA nephropathy will experience kidney failure within two decades of diagnosis, though the timeline varies significantly from person to person. Regular ...

The FDA granted accelerated approval to sibeprenlimab injection (Voyxact) for the reduction of proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy at risk for disease progression, ...

IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger disease, occurs when high levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies accumulate in the kidneys. This causes inflammation and scarring in the glomeruli, ...

IgA nephropathy can shorten life expectancy by 10 years on average. Life expectancy can depend on several factors, including kidney function at diagnosis, protein levels in the urine, age, other ...

IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is a progressive, autoimmune, chronic kidney disease that predominantly affects adults between the ages of 20 and 40. It is characterized by the ...

An IgA nephropathy diet focuses on low-sodium, whole foods to support kidney health. Foods high in sodium, potassium, or phosphorus may worsen kidney damage and disease. People with IgA nephropathy ...

Why Do I Have IgA Nephropathy? Even though it’s one of the most common kidney diseases, doctors don’t know why it happens. It most often appears in adolescence or younger adulthood. People usually ...