What should patients with IgA nephropathy pay attention to in general?

  IgA nephropathy is a very common type of chronic kidney disease, which can be clinically manifested as chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, hematuria and so on. As it can be extended for years to decades, the treatment and recovery time is relatively long, so, in this long process, we need to pay attention to the following: 1, pay attention to the prevention of infection upper respiratory tract infections are more common, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and enteritis should pay attention to prevention. These infections tend to make the acute attack or aggravation of IgA nephropathy. Especially in the season of climate change, when it is cold, humid and windy, pay attention to the temperature in the house, keep the room dry, do not open doors and windows “through the wind”, dress warmly, rather hot than cold. Also, urinary tract infections can worsen the condition, once the occurrence of timely treatment.  2, do not overwork too much physical labor, or strenuous exercise, stay up late, too much sex, etc., will make the disease aggravated and relapse.  3, pay attention to blood pressure If there is high blood pressure, must be carefully controlled, high blood pressure can increase the burden on the kidneys, which in turn makes the condition worse. No high blood pressure, usually also pay attention to prevention.  4. Pay attention to the light diet In general, the high protein content should be properly controlled. Many patients are because of the New Year’s Eve, family and friends gathering, eat a lot of large fish and meat, the disease suddenly aggravated.  5, pay attention to moderate exercise When the condition is not completely remitted, but also under the guidance of doctors to do some exercise, in general, do not do strenuous exercise, to walk, brisk walking is easier to do, there can be one or two exercises per day, each time 20 to 30 minutes is more appropriate.  6, avoid or cautiously use drugs with nephrotoxicity such as gentamicin, streptomycin, etc. To do this, one is to pay attention to read the drug instructions carefully, and one is to remember not to forget to tell your doctor that you have IgA nephropathy when you go to the doctor.  7, pay attention to the combination of Chinese and Western medicine Many patients do not know that Chinese medicine has a good effect on IgA nephropathy, often forget to see a Chinese doctor, just take Western medicine, lost a weapon to overcome the disease, what a pity!  Of course, patients with IgA nephropathy must pay attention to more than these, but also according to their own situation, and often communicate with the doctor to develop a more cut and practical rehabilitation program to restore health as soon as possible.