IgA Nephropathy (adjunctive support)
Also known as: IgA nephropathy, Berger's disease, blood in urine with sore throat
IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerulonephritis: immune deposits inflame the kidney filters, often showing as blood in the urine after throat infections, sometimes with protein leakage and rising blood pressure. Nephrology care controls blood pressure and protein leakage. Chinese medicine supports the wind-heat, spleen-deficiency and yin-deficiency patterns alongside.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Keep blood pressure at target;ACE-inhibitor protection is standard.
- •Treat sore throats and skin infections early.
- •Avoid smoking and keep a healthy weight.
- •Keep nephrology monitoring appointments (urine and blood tests).
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Herbs are an adjunct — kidney function must be monitored during any herbal course.[]
- •Avoid high-dose 'detox' products entirely.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review every 8–12 weeks with urine protein, blood pressure, kidney function. Adjust the pattern as blood tests change.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- Kidney Health Australia · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.