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    Tonsillectomy For IgAN - Recent Papers

    Tonsillectomy For IgAN – Recent Papers

    September 22, 2014
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    New Research Findings

    Here is a collection of papers from NIH’s PubMed service that all support the use of tonsillectomy for treatment of IgAN ******************* Int Urol Nephrol….

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    September 19, 2014
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    In The News

    A biotech company in the San Francisco Bay area is working on a pill, fostamatinib,  to fight the auto-immune inflammatory process that destroys our kidneys…

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    Advanced Stage IgAN Treatment With Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)

    Advanced Stage IgAN Treatment With Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)

    April 19, 2014
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    New Research Findings

    For many whose IgAN condition has progressed to a more advanced stage treatment options are limited and more the remaining treatments tend to be more…

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    On The Trail Of IgAN Pathogens

    On The Trail Of IgAN Pathogens

    April 19, 2014
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    In The News, New Research Findings

    I am personally convinced and have made the focus of my own study of IgAN the role of infective pathogens, germs, that result in IgAN…

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    Exciting Zinc Supplement Connection In New Paper

    Exciting Zinc Supplement Connection In New Paper

    April 19, 2014
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    In The News, New Research Findings

    There is some very encouraging news for people with IgA Nephropathy, IgAN in the medical literature. A simple over the counter “remedy” that might help…

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    Tonsillectomy Beneficial In IgAN Patients

    Tonsillectomy Beneficial In IgAN Patients

    April 19, 2014
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    In The News, New Research Findings

    This paper adds to the growing collection over many years showing the efficacy of tonsillectomy in the treatment and even reversal of IgAN. Transplant Proc….

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    Large Study Shows IgAN Is A Life Threatening Condition

    Large Study Shows IgAN Is A Life Threatening Condition

    April 19, 2014
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    In The News, New Research Findings

    A significantly large study in Japan of over 1000 patients followed over a long time frame has shown unequivocally that IgAN is not a benign…

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    Another Link To IgAN With Coincident Infection

    Another Link To IgAN With Coincident Infection

    April 19, 2014
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    In The News, My Experience

    IgAN is well established as an auto-immune disease. Just how ones own immune system ends up damaging their kidneys is a topic both studied and…

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    Tonsillectomy Demonstrated As Effective In IgAN

    Tonsillectomy Demonstrated As Effective In IgAN

    June 16, 2013
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    New Research Findings

    Tonsillectomy has beneficial effects on remission and progression of IgA nephropathy independent of steroid therapy. Maeda I, Hayashi T, Sato KK, Shibata MO, Hamada M, Kishida M, Kitabayashi C, Morikawa T, Okada N, Okumura…

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    Living With IgAN Didn't Stop Me Dancing

    Living With IgAN Didn’t Stop Me Dancing

    June 11, 2013
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    Having kidney disease didn’t stop me dancing AFTER principal ballerina Mara Galeazzi gives her final performance on Thursday she will take time to reflect on…

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    IgAN Signs & Symptoms

    IgA nephropathy usually doesn't cause symptoms in the early stages.

    The disease can go unnoticed for decades and is sometimes first suspected when routine tests reveal protein and red blood cells in your urine that can't be seen without a microscope (microscopic hematuria).

    Signs and symptoms of IgA nephropathy when kidney function is impaired include:

    Cola- or tea-colored urine (caused by red blood cells in the urine)

    Repeated episodes of cola- or tea-colored urine, sometimes even visible blood in your urine, usually during or after an upper respiratory or other type of infection

    Pain in the side(s) of your back below your ribs (flank)

    Foam in the toilet water from protein in your urine

    Swelling (edema) in your hands and feet

    High blood pressure

    When to see a doctor

    Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice blood in your urine.

    Urinary bleeding may be caused by strenuous exercise, some foods, medications or a urinary tract infection.

    But prolonged or repeated bleeding may indicate a serious medical problem and should always be evaluated.

    Also see your doctor if your urine is foamy or if you develop sudden swelling in your hands and feet.

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