Nephropathy - IgA; Berger's disease

There may be no symptoms for many years.

Symptoms include:

• Bloody urine that starts during or soon after a respiratory infection
• Repeated episodes of dark or bloody urine
• Hand and feet swelling
• Symptoms of chronic kidney disease

IgA nephropathy usually is discovered after one or more episodes of dark or bloody urine in a person with no other symptoms of kidney disorder.

There are no specific changes seen during a physical examination. Occasionally, blood pressure may be high or swelling of the body may be present.

Tests include:

• Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to measure kidney function
• Urinalysis will show blood and protein in the urine
• Kidney biopsy confirms the diagnosis
• Urine immunoelectrophoresis

Images

Male urinary system

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Review Date: 08/12/2009
Reviewed By: Parul Patel, MD, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology and Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center, Department of Transplantation, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)