How to Use nephropathy in a Sentence

nephropathy

noun
  • IgA nephropathy is a disease that can cause scarring in the kidneys.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Treatments can help slow the progression, but there’s no cure for IgA nephropathy.
    — Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed.
    — Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
  • IgA nephropathy is a kidney condition that often does not cause any symptoms for many years.
    — David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The exact cause of why some people develop IgA nephropathy is not known.
    — David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Medicines There are many medications used to treat IgA nephropathy.
    — Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Predicting how fast IgA nephropathy will progress is one of the biggest challenges doctors face.
    — Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • There is no cure or reversal for IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease).
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • IgA nephropathy can shorten life expectancy by 10 years on average.
    — Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Signs and symptoms of IgA nephropathy vary among individuals and may not manifest for years, even decades.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • During remission, the amount of blood and protein leaking into your urine because of IgA nephropathy drops.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • IgA nephropathy cannot be definitively diagnosed without a kidney biopsy.
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • IgA nephropathy is the most common primary cause of kidney inflammation worldwide.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • While IgA nephropathy can't be reversed, treatment can help slow the disease, preventing further kidney damage.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Worldwide, about 60 out of every 100,000 people have IgA nephropathy.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Meal Ideas for IgA Nephropathy Below are some kidney-friendly meal ideas for people with IgA nephropathy.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
  • IgA nephropathy mainly affects the kidneys, while IgA vasculitis can also involve your skin, joints, and digestive system.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Taking care of your overall health can help manage IgA nephropathy, reduce the risk of complications, and potentially slow the progression of the disease.
    — Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • IgA vasculitis often appears suddenly with rash and pain, but IgA nephropathy may cause undetected kidney damage for years.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Key Takeaways IgA nephropathy is a progressive disease where immune proteins damage the kidneys' filtering units.
    — Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Foamy or Frothy Urine Proteinuria, an excess of protein in the urine, is the second most common symptom of IgA nephropathy after blood in the urine.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Her patient had IgA nephropathy (IgAN), an autoimmune disease that is an important cause of kidney failure.
    — Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Nephropathy IgA nephropathy is diagnosed by a healthcare provider who will review medical history and perform a physical exam.
    — David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Key Takeaways IgA nephropathy is diagnosed through a combination of clinical findings, urine and blood tests, and a renal (kidney) biopsy.
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Lifestyle Changes While medications are the mainstay treatment for IgA nephropathy, there are several lifestyle changes that are important to the overall plan.
    — Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • IgA nephropathy can be diagnosed with a combination of a physical exam, symptom assessment, medical history review, and special tests.
    — Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • IgA nephropathy also appears more often alongside certain health conditions, including autoimmune conditions and liver disease.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Omega-3 Fats and Fish Omega-3 fatty acids have been studied in IgA nephropathy due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's disease, is a kidney disease diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation, lab tests, and, most critically, a kidney biopsy.
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Potassium and Phosphorus Needs Potassium11 and phosphorus12 restrictions are not always required in IgA nephropathy.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026

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