Patient's question:
I have a male friend who is 28 years old. He was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy two years ago. Now his wife is two months pregnant, and he is worried that IgA nephropathy might be inherited by his child. Can anyone tell me if IgA nephropathy is hereditary? Thank you very much.Doctor's answer:
Hello, many patients wonder if IgA nephropathy is hereditary. In fact, IgA nephropathy is not hereditary. Nephropathy is mainly caused by abnormal deposition of IgA immunoglobulin in the mesangial area of the glomeruli, leading to kidney disease. So, rest assured.There are many triggers for pediatric kidney diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a kidney disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.