What You Need to Know About IgAN
What is IgAN?
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a long-lasting, progressive, autoimmune disease that results in an immune response to the formation of abnormal IgA protein. This can result in kidney damage.
*Elevated proteinuria ≥1.5 g/g in adults with primary IgAN is generally considered a high risk for disease worsening quickly.
In IgAN, is stable good enough?
Ongoing elevated proteinuria* may mean your IgAN is getting worse. It’s important to talk to your doctor about your proteinuria levels and what they may mean for your health.
~2 out of 3 adults with IgAN
still had ongoing proteinuria despite taking a blood pressure medication, like an ACEi or ARB, for 3 months.
Lower proteinuria is better
According to expert guidelines for IgAN, proteinuria less than 1 g/day is an acceptable treatment goal. Talk to your doctor about a treatment goal that's right for you.
*Elevated proteinuria ≥1.5 g/g in adults with primary IgAN is generally considered a high risk for disease worsening quickly.
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When it comes to IgAN, it may be time to move a little faster
*Elevated proteinuria ≥1.5 g/g in adults with primary IgAN is generally considered a high risk for disease worsening quickly.
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With IgAN, taking action matters
Use this Doctor Conversation Starter to get the most out of your next conversation with your doctor.
When it comes to IgAN, it may be time to move a little faster. Being proactive and talking to your doctor is essential to help find a treatment option that may be right for you. Our Doctor Conversation Starter can help empower you to speak up and be prepared for your next appointment. After answering a few questions, you'll have the option to download or email your responses to have them ready for your next visit.
This tool is not intended for screening or diagnosis. It’s important to be as open and honest as possible when talking with your doctor.