Treatments Options for Iga Nephropathy

Minimal Change of IgA nephropathy: it is known as the slightest stage in Lee Classification and most glomeruli are normal in this period. As clinical manifestations in this stage are not obvious, so it is easily neglected by the patients, thus delaying the treatment. Therefore, patient’s attitude to treatment is of great significance in this stage. If the disease can’t be treated timely, pathologic changes will develop worse, even contracted kidney. Therefore, early treatment is very important for the recovery of IgA Nephropathy.

The damage of glomeruli, induced by inflammation in renal tissues, is a reason for a great deal of Hematuria and Proteinuria in IgA Nephropathy patients. Once glomerulus is damaged, it fails to hold the protein and red blood cells in urine, which causes Proteinuria and Hematuria to occur.

The patients of IgA Nephropathy will present symptoms like hematuria and proteinuria, which are caused by the inflammation of the renal tissues. Consequently the pores of the damaged glomeruli become big and will filtrate protein, and white blood cells into the urine.

Then, what are the treatments and which is the best treatment for IgA Nephropathy Patients?

1. Immunosuppressive agents and hormones

Patients with IgA Nephropathy accompanied by Hypertension usually take immunosuppressive agents and cytotoxic agents to control the inflammation. But these western medicines have some side effects, and they can’t eliminate the toxins and waste products thoroughly and comprehensively which cause the inflammation. Besides, it can’t repair the damaged glomeruli. Their effects are just temporary, so it can′t be regarded as the best and ultimate treatment for IgA Nephropathy.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicines

Even though traditional Chinese medicine shows its many effects on IgA Nephropathy, it still has some disadvantages. Firstly, it needs a long time to show curative effects. Secondly, the reactive molecules of traditional Chinese medicine are not easily absorbed human body, which decreases the curative effects. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine eliminates both waste products and useful material in human body.