Is IgA nephropathy sexually transmitted?

Written by Zhou Qi

Nephrology

Updated on September 04, 2024

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IgA nephropathy, a type of chronic glomerulonephritis, does not transmit through sexual intercourse. This condition involves a sterile inflammatory response within the glomeruli of the kidneys, not caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Instead, it results from an immune dysfunction, causing inflammation in the glomeruli without any infectious agents. Therefore, IgA nephropathy is not contagious, and sexual intercourse does not pose a risk of transmitting the condition to a sexual partner. As such, patients with IgA nephropathy can engage in sexual activities if their physical condition permits.

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IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease.

In medical terms, there is a condition named IgA nephropathy. IgA is actually a type of immunoglobulin. The function of immunoglobulins is to bind with antigens, which then induces an inflammatory response. For example, when bacteria enter the human body, the combination of IgA with the bacteria guides the body's immune system to target and attack the bacteria, which is a normal scenario. This IgA immunoglobulin acts as a mediator in the immune response. Due to some defect, this substance accumulates in the glomeruli. Its deposition in the glomerular capillaries can trigger inflammation in these blood vessels, leading to IgA nephropathy. This results in proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells, deposition in the mesangial matrix, causing blood and protein in the urine, and even leading to renal failure.

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Can IgA nephropathy hematuria heal itself?

Hematuria is the most common clinical manifestation of IgA nephropathy. As IgA nephropathy is a chronic disease and not self-healing, the hematuria associated with it does not resolve on its own and will repeatedly occur or exacerbate. Typically, patients with IgA nephropathy exhibit microscopic hematuria when the condition is stable. However, gross hematuria may appear during physical exertion or respiratory infections, such as pharyngitis. In addition, IgA nephropathy patients also show increased urinary protein and can experience elevated blood pressure. Back pain is also a common clinical manifestation in patients with IgA nephropathy, so there is no need to be overly concerned about the presence of blood in the urine.

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How to maintain health with IgA nephropathy normally?

This is a pathological type of chronic glomerulonephritis, which is a diagnostic term in immunopathology and essentially represents chronic glomerulonephritis. The severity of this disease can vary, as can its clinical manifestations. Patients should avoid catching colds in their daily life by staying warm and not seeking cool environments. It is important to maintain a distance from people who are already sick to avoid close contact. In terms of diet, patients should eat low-salt, low-fat, and high-quality low-protein foods, and control their salt intake, but not completely avoid salt. Also, they should avoid eating too much greasy and fatty food.

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Kidney disease IgA means IgA nephropathy.

Kidney disease IgA, formally known as IgA nephropathy, is an immunological diagnostic term for chronic glomerulonephritis. It is characterized by the deposition of immune complexes, primarily IgA, in the mesangial areas of the glomeruli. IgA is a type of immunoglobulin, which upon deposition in the kidneys induces inflammatory responses, leading to proliferation of mesangial cells, accumulation of mesangial matrix, and widening of the mesangial area. This can cause damage to the glomerular filtration barrier, manifesting as proteinuria and hematuria. Some patients may also develop crescent formations in the glomeruli, leading to renal failure.

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Can patients with IgA nephropathy eat peaches?

Patients with IgA nephropathy vary greatly in the severity of their condition, and whether they can eat peaches depends on their individual disease state. If a patient does not have increased creatinine levels and no edema, they can eat peaches like a normal person without any restrictions on quantity. If the patient has increased creatinine levels, they need to control the amount of peaches they consume. This is because, in patients with elevated creatinine, the glomerular filtration rate is decreased, and a decrease in glomerular filtration rate can lead to an inability to expel excess potassium ions from the body. Peaches are a fruit with a high potassium content, and if such patients consume too many peaches, it can lead to hyperkalemia. Mild cases may experience weakness and numbness in the limbs, while severe cases can lead to potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias.