How long can IGA nephritis last? How to treat it with traditional Chinese medicine

Iga nephritis is a type of nephritis. After suffering from this disease, most people will pay special attention to their life span after the disease. So, how long can people with Iga nephritis live?

How long can one live with Iga nephritis?

According to statistics, the incidence of IgA nephropathy in my country accounts for about 26% to 34% of primary glomerular diseases. IgA nephropathy can occur at any age, but 80% of patients develop the disease between the ages of 16 and 35. It is uncommon before the age of 10 and after the age of 50. The gender ratio in my country is about 3:1 male:female. The key to how long a person with IGA nephropathy can live is to know the symptoms of IGA.

According to relevant statistics, through follow-up observations on a large number of people, how long a person with IgA nephropathy can live depends on the severity of the disease. The 10-year survival rate of IgA nephropathy is 80% to 90%. After 30 to 40 years, 20% to 30% of patients will develop progressive renal insufficiency. That is to say, patients will only have some mild symptoms in 10 years. IgA is a chronic kidney disease and will not be life-threatening until 30 years later, so early treatment is the key.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment remedies:

Rehmannia Thistle Soup

【Functions and indications】Nourishes Yin, clears away heat and removes dampness. Mainly used to treat chronic nephritis.

[Ingredients of the folk remedy] 10-20 grams of raw rehmannia, 10-20 grams of northern adenophora, 10-20 grams of Scrophularia, 15-30 grams of Eclipta prostrata, 15-30 grams of lychee grass, 15-20 grams of Cirsium japonicum, 10 grams of Phellodendron chinense, and 30-60 grams of Imperata cylindrica.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

[Additions and subtractions] For those with severe heat toxicity, add 15-30 grams of Hedyotis diffusa; for severe sore throat, add 6 grams of cicada shells and 10 grams of Belamcanda chinensis; for severe low back pain, add 15 grams of Dipsacus asper; for obvious fatigue, add 15 grams of Pseudostellaria baicalensis; for those with blood stasis, add 10 grams of Moutan bark and 10 grams of Red Peony Root.

[Case Verification] This prescription was used with modifications to treat 39 patients, with 17 cases clinically cured, 12 cases showing marked effects, 8 cases effective, and 2 cases ineffective, with an overall effective rate of 94.9%.

Motherwort Astragalus

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the body, strengthens the body constitution, promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, detoxifies and eliminates pathogens. Mainly used to treat chronic nephritis.

[Ingredients of the folk remedy] 30 grams of Motherwort, 20 grams of Astragalus, 20 grams of Angelica, 15 grams of Codonopsis, 12 grams of Chuanxiong, and 12 grams of Safflower.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, take continuously. Take a urine test once a week. If the results are negative for three consecutive times, the decoction can be changed to pills or powders, and the medication should be maintained for 2 to 6 months to consolidate the therapeutic effect.

[Additions and Subtractions] For patients with spleen and kidney yang deficiency, add 18 grams of Poria cocos, 15 grams each of Cornus officinalis and Cuscuta australis, 12 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, and 6 grams of cinnamon bark; for patients with lung and spleen qi deficiency, add 20 grams of Dioscorea opposita and 12 grams of Cimicifuga heracleifolia; for patients with liver and kidney yin deficiency, add 20 grams of Eclipta prostrata; 15 grams each of Ligustrum lucidum, Tortoise shell, and Cornus officinalis; for patients with both qi and yin deficiency, add 15 grams each of Scrophularia ningpoensis, Rehmannia glutinosa, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Polygonatum sibiricum; for patients with acute onset, add 25 grams of Imperata cylindrica, 15 grams each of Taraxacum mongolicum, Erhua, and Isatis indigotica; for patients with oliguria and swelling, add 15 grams each of Coix seed and Plantago seed, 12 grams each of Poria cocos and Alisma orientalis, and 10 grams of Cibotium bark; for patients with hypertension, add 30 grams of Prunella vulgaris, 20 grams of raw oyster, and 15 grams each of white peony root and chrysanthemum.

[Case Verification] This prescription was used to treat 54 cases. The efficacy was evaluated after 30 days of treatment: 33 cases were significantly effective, 15 cases were effective, 6 cases were ineffective, and the total effective rate was 88.9%.