&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Berger Disease (IgA Nephropathy): Symptoms, Causes &amp;amp; Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;IgA nephropathy, commonly known as Berger disease, is a condition where the kidneys are affected by the buildup of immunoglobulin A (IgA), a protein the body typically uses to fight infections. This buildup triggers inflammation, which can gradually damage the kidneys&#39; ability to filter waste products from the bloodstream.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Progression and Variation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The progression of the disease is highly unique to the individual and typically develops slowly over several years. Outcomes can vary significantly:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some people experience blood in the urine (hematuria) but face no further health issues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Others may develop complications such as decreased kidney function or the leakage of protein into the urine (proteinuria).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In more advanced cases, the condition can lead to kidney failure, where the organs can no longer filter waste effectively without medical assistance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Management and Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;6&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While there is currently no cure for IgA nephropathy, various treatments can effectively manage symptoms and preserve kidney health. The goal of medical intervention is often to achieve &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;6&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;186&quot;&gt;remission&lt;/strong&gt;, a state where the disease is no longer active.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;7&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Key management strategies include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;8,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;8,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Anti-inflammatory Medications:&lt;/strong&gt; To reduce kidney swelling and damage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;8,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;8,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Protein Management:&lt;/strong&gt; Treatments to minimize the amount of protein leaking into the urine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;8,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;8,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control:&lt;/strong&gt; Keeping these levels stable is essential for slowing the progression of the disease and protecting long-term kidney function.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Berger Disease Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In its early stages, IgA nephropathy often remains &quot;silent,&quot; meaning you may not experience any noticeable health changes for a decade or longer. Frequently, the condition is first detected during routine medical checkups that reveal microscopic traces of blood or protein in the urine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;As the disease progresses or during periods of physical stress&amp;mdash;such as after a cold, sore throat, or respiratory infection&amp;mdash;symptoms may become more apparent:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;3,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Discolored Urine:&lt;/strong&gt; Urine may appear tea- or cola-colored due to the presence of red blood cells.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;3,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Proteinuria:&lt;/strong&gt; Foamy or bubbly urine, which indicates that protein is leaking through the kidney filters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;3,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Physical Swelling:&lt;/strong&gt; Known as &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;3,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;28&quot;&gt;edema&lt;/strong&gt;, this typically occurs in the hands and feet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,3,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;3,3,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Pain:&lt;/strong&gt; Dull aching on one or both sides of the back, located just below the rib cage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;3,4,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;3,4,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Systemic Changes:&lt;/strong&gt; High blood pressure, as well as persistent weakness or fatigue.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Signs of Advanced Kidney Failure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;6&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If the inflammation leads to significant loss of kidney function, waste products begin to build up in the bloodstream, causing more severe symptoms:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;7,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Skin and Muscles:&lt;/strong&gt; Intense itching, rashes, and frequent muscle cramps.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;7,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Digestive Issues:&lt;/strong&gt; A metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;7,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Cognitive Effects:&lt;/strong&gt; Feelings of confusion or mental &quot;fog.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While kidney failure is a life-threatening stage of the disease, it is manageable. Modern treatments such as &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;9&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;109&quot;&gt;dialysis&lt;/strong&gt; or a &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;9&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;123&quot;&gt;kidney transplant&lt;/strong&gt; allow individuals to maintain their quality of life for many years.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Berger Disease Causes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The kidneys are two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs positioned on either side of the spine. Their primary function is performed by microscopic clusters of blood vessels called &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;175&quot;&gt;glomeruli&lt;/strong&gt;, which act as filters to remove waste and excess water from the blood while returning essential nutrients to the bloodstream.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Role of Immunoglobulin A (IgA)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Immunoglobulin A is a vital antibody produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses. In a healthy body, these proteins circulate freely. However, in cases of IgA nephropathy, these antibodies begin to accumulate within the glomeruli. This buildup triggers localized inflammation that gradually impairs the kidneys&#39; ability to filter waste.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential Contributing Factors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;6&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While the exact reason IgA begins to settle in the kidneys remains unknown, researchers have identified several factors that appear to be linked to the condition:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li id=&quot;p-rc_147d12a73082ea25-21&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;7,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-12&quot;&gt;Genetics and Ethnicity:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-12 citation-end-12&quot;&gt; Family history plays a significant role.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;citation-11 citation-end-11&quot;&gt;The condition is observed more frequently among individuals of Asian and European descent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li id=&quot;p-rc_147d12a73082ea25-22&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;7,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-10&quot;&gt;Liver Health:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-10&quot;&gt; Chronic liver conditions, including &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;50&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-10&quot;&gt;cirrhosis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-10&quot;&gt; and long-term &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;74&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-10&quot;&gt;Hepatitis B or C&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-10 citation-end-10&quot;&gt; infections, are associated with a higher risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;7,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Autoimmune and Digestive Issues:&lt;/strong&gt; Conditions like &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;49&quot;&gt;Celiac disease&lt;/strong&gt;, where the body reacts negatively to gluten, may be connected to the development of the disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li id=&quot;p-rc_147d12a73082ea25-23&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;7,3,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,3,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-9&quot;&gt;Viral and Bacterial Infections:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-9&quot;&gt; Certain chronic infections, such as &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;7,3,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;68&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-9&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;citation-9 citation-end-9&quot;&gt;, or specific bacterial strains can trigger the immune response that leads to IgA accumulation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to See a Doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;See your doctor if you think you have symptoms of&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy. It&#39;s key to get a checkup if you notice blood in your urine. Various conditions can cause this symptom. But if it keeps happening or it doesn&#39;t go away, it might be a sign of a serious health problem. Also see your doctor if you notice sudden swelling in your hands or feet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risk Factors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The exact cause of&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy is unknown. But these factors might raise the risk of getting it:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sex.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;In North America and Western Europe,&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy affects at least twice as many men as it does women.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ethnicity.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy is more common in white people and people of Asian descent than it is in Black people.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy most often develops between the mid-teens and mid-30s.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family history.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy appears to run in some families.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;first-token&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt;The progression of IgA nephropathy is highly individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; While many people live with the condition for years without realizing it or experiencing significant issues,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; others may face serious health challenges as the disease advances.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cardiovascular and Systemic Effects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong class=&quot;&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;2,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;High Blood Pressure:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; The accumulation of IgA can damage kidney tissue,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; leading to hypertension.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; This creates a dangerous cycle,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; as elevated blood pressure further accelerates kidney damage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong class=&quot;&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;2,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;High Cholesterol:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; Kidney dysfunction often disrupts how the body processes fats,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; leading to elevated cholesterol levels and an increased risk of heart disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kidney Function Decline&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;5,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;5,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Acute Kidney Failure:&lt;/strong&gt; In some cases, kidney function drops abruptly as waste products build up rapidly in the bloodstream. When this decline happens with extreme speed, it is referred to as &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;5,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;190&quot;&gt;rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;5,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;5,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):&lt;/strong&gt; For many, the condition leads to a slow, permanent loss of function. If the kidneys eventually fail, life-sustaining treatments like &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;5,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;163&quot;&gt;dialysis&lt;/strong&gt; or a &lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;5,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;177&quot;&gt;kidney transplant&lt;/strong&gt; become necessary.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nephrotic Syndrome&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;8&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;This occurs when the kidney&#39;s filters (glomeruli) are severely damaged, leading to a specific cluster of symptoms:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;9,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Extreme amounts of protein leaking into the urine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;9,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Critically low protein levels in the blood.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;9,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Significant swelling (edema), particularly around the eyelids, feet, and abdomen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You can&#39;t prevent&amp;nbsp;&lt;abbr title=&quot;Immunoglobulin A&quot;&gt;IgA&lt;/abbr&gt;&amp;nbsp;nephropathy. Talk with your doctor if you have a family history of the disease. Ask what you can do to keep your kidneys healthy. For example, it helps to lower high blood pressure and keep cholesterol at healthy levels.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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