IgA Nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
IgA nephropathy
A
most common glomerulonephritis
2
Q
what else is this condition known as
A
Berger’s disease
3
Q
risk factors
A
URTI
4
Q
what conditions are associated
A
coeliac disease
alcohol cirrhosis
Henoch-schonlein Purpura
5
Q
signs
A
recurrent episodes of Haematuria
history of URTI 1-2 days ago
6
Q
management
A
no proteinuria:
observation
persistent proteinuria or reduce eGFR:
ACEI
falling eGFR or poor response to ACEI:
steroids + immunosuppressants
