When you have IgA nephropathy, you’re at higher risk of
- High blood pressure
- Low blood sugar
- Facial tics
It’s possible for your IgA nephropathy to go away completely.
- True
- False
To monitor your kidney health, you need regular
- Kidney biopsies
- Urine and blood tests
- MRIs
A good IgA diet should be
- High in protein
- Protein-free
- Low in protein
The chances of getting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) when you have IgA nephropathy is
- 1 in 250
- 1 in 10
- 1 in 4
A good way to keep tabs on your kidney health between doctor visits is
- At-home blood testing
- A symptom/activity diary
- Regular temperature checks
You shouldn’t exercise if you have IgA nephropathy because it boosts creatinine levels.
- True
- False
A kidney transplant will cure your IgA nephropathy.
- True
- False
Your doctor may recommend you add this to your diet to help treat your disease.
- Fish oil supplements
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12