The life expectancy of IgA Nephropathy cannot be generalized and is closely related to the severity of the disease.
If the disease is mild, only manifested as nephritis syndrome such as proteinuria, hematuria, edema, hypertension, etc., and at the same time actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, regular medication, in general, will not have an impact on life expectancy. Avoid smoking and alcohol during the period of illness, pay attention to rest, avoid factors that aggravate renal function damage such as respiratory tract infections.
If the condition is more serious and combined with hypertension, edema, elevated serum creatinine and urea nitrogen, the life expectancy is generally 5~10 years without replacement therapy, and if it develops into uremia, timely renal replacement therapy can also effectively prolong the survival time.
Patients with IgA nephropathy should go to the hospital in time and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of professional physicians to avoid delay.